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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 1d

On this awful second anniversary of October 7th, as we come out of Yamim Noraim (the days of awe) and begin Sukkot, we need to conduct cheshbon ha’nefashot, an accounting of souls.
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An accounting of souls

You don’t get to t’shuvah just by accounting. You have to earnestly commit not to keep causing harm, and start working for repair.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 1d

In this fragile world, Sukkot reminds us that safety comes best from solidarity, from making peace with neighbors, from being good hosts & guests, from sharing food, from remembering that we are small & precarious, from worshipping what is holy. Not from building walls and making war.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 1d

Chag Sukkot Sameach!

And also happy first day of new job to Rosa!

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 2d

Chag Sukkot Sameach, New Yorkers!

Sukkot is a wonderful reminder of our wanderings and our shared fragility—and that the only way through is solidarity.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 2d

Loved chatting with @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social about all things NYC—and the urgency of standing up to Trump and ICE to protect our neighbors and our communities.

Brad Lander Wants New York City to Resist

The NYC Comptroller talks ICE, Trump, Zohran, and Brooklyn.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 7d

Funding for infrastructure projects is not a political pawn. New Yorkers reject this asinine, authoritarian move.

And we will not back down.

Trump admin halts $18B in funding for NYC

OMB Director Russ Vought revealed the withholding of funds.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 7d

Relieved to learn that there are no injuries resulting from the gas explosion at Alexander Avenue and E 135th Street in the Bronx this morning, and grateful to first responders on the scene.

Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 7d

The FDNY said it is responding to a partial building collapse at a NYCHA building in the south Bronx following a reported gas explosion.

Read more: http://specne.ws/hrNm2m

FDNY responding to partial building collapse at Bronx NYCHA complex

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 7d

The ICE officer who violently shoved a woman at 26 Federal Plaza was reinstated without explanation.

Yesterday, multiple photojournalists were assaulted by masked officers.

@repdangoldman.bsky.social and I are demanding answers from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and Secretary Kristi Noem.

Comptroller Lander and Congressman Goldman Letter to DHS Sec. Noem re Reinstatement of ICE Officer and Misconduct at 26 Federal Plaza

The Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Mr. Todd M. Lyons Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C. 20024 Dear Secret...

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 8d

…And two more photographers slammed to the ground by ICE agents.

It seems like the modicum of accountability served to the ICE agent reinstated yesterday is being taken out on the free press in a fresh wave of violence.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 8d

Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.

Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 8d

Read this before you buy lunch today. ⬇️

Not only is Cava serving up "slop," they make an appearance on our Employer Wall of Shame.

Thanks @slate.com and @calllmenadira.net for factoring workers' rights into your "slop bowl" rankings!

nadira 🙃 @calllmenadira.net · 9d

I ranked all of the popular Slop Bowls for @slate.com!

Through my research, I found horror stories of customers allegedly being served severed fingers, class action lawsuits, and glorious, gooey mac and cheese.

Capitalism may ruin everything, but that doesn't mean we need to abandon discernment!

Slop Bowls Have Taken Over the Working Person’s Lunch Break. We’ve Ranked Them From the Sloppiest to the Supreme.

You’re probably going to need a spoon …

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 8d

We owe it to this family to keep showing up — like thousands of us did last week, like those of us who engaged in civil disobedience did the week before — for as long as it takes.

We will not let violence & cruelty & the lawless abduction of our neighbors go unanswered.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 8d

Whatever is or isn’t “beneath ICE,” assault is a criminal act. That’s why @repdangoldman.bsky.social and I referred this ICE officer for felony prosecution.

We aren’t holding our breath for Pam Bondi to uphold the law. But we won’t stop demanding accountability. drive.google.com/file/d/1FujS...

FINAL - Sept. 2025 Letter to AG Bondi re Excessive Force by ICE Officer (Rep. Goldman, NYC Comp. Lander).pdf

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 8d

Court-watchers confirm this cruel ICE agent has been reinstated.

Last week, in the briefest moment of decency, violently throwing a woman to the floor was “beneath the men and women of ICE.”

This week, it’s back to business as usual. The cruelty, after all, is the point.

Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 9d

As I told @velshimsnbc.bsky.social, we've got an amazing tradition of nonviolent resistance in this country.

While ICE and Donald Trump deport our neighbors with violence and cruelty, now is the time for everyone to stand up and fight.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 9d

I run for heroes.

I run for heroes

At this time of polarization and division, it’s a powerful reminder that we share some of the same heroes.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d

Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland

At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 11d

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My Son is Held Hostage. Here’s What I’ll Be Thinking About During Netanyahu’s UN Speech - J Street

I cannot stay silent while the man who has sabotaged my son’s freedom again and again stands before the world and pretends to represent me, my family and the people of Israel.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 11d

Yehuda Cohen’s son Nimrod has been held by Hamas since 10/7. I’m in awe of his courage.

He attended the event this wk where France recognized Palestine. And walked out in protest when Netanyahu spoke at the UN.

He knows only a deal, a ceasefire, an end to this horrific war will bring Nimrod home.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to everyone who keeps showing up, including the thousands who joined us yesterday to protest this lawless behavior.

We won’t stop showing up—in the tradition of nonviolence—until they stop abducting our neighbors.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12d

But let’s be clear: Lawless action by ICE agents is taking place every day.

Ms. Moreta-Galarza’s husband had just been abducted. They are still separated—like many thousands more families.

And we still haven’t been allowed to see the 10th floor detention center.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12d

I’m grateful that action is being taken to address yesterday’s violence at 26 Federal Plaza.

When we insistently bear witness, there are limits to the cruelty people will support. Even Trump’s ICE can’t escape that indefinitely.

ICE Officer ‘Relieved of His Duties’ After Pushing Woman to Floor

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @tilleckert.com @propublica.org for sticking with Ms. Moreta-Galarza today until she was discharged.

Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 12d

2/ I stayed by Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was seeking asylum with her family, until she was discharged from the hospital.

“Over [in Ecuador], they beat us there too. I didn’t think I’d come here to the United States and the same thing would happen to me,” she said in Spanish.

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Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 12d

2/ I stayed by Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was seeking asylum with her family, until she was discharged from the hospital.

“Over [in Ecuador], they beat us there too. I didn’t think I’d come here to the United States and the same thing would happen to me,” she said in Spanish.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12d

Goodnight from Prospect Park!!

Congrats to the Prospect Park Alliance on another great gala — and thanks for tending the park that has truly been the carousel of our lives!

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