A Message from the Comptroller   Budget season is in full swing and I just returned from Albany where I testified about the state of the City’s finances, the significant challenges we currently face, and the urgent need for greater investment in New York City through State funding. As you’ve likely heard, the City faces a multi-billion-dollar budget gap in the next two years. It’s not all doom and gloom, however; revenue is high and revised tax receipts are up this year. Still, New York remains a city of contradictions. The stock market is at an all-time high — the Dow above 50,000 for the first time ever — yet nearly 90,000 New Yorkers slept in our shelters last night. New York City is home to more billionaires than any other city in the world. And yet nearly one in four New Yorkers live in poverty. That’s 2 million people, including 420,000 children. And this month’s New York by the Numbers, our monthly economic snapshot, reflects that disconnect. While New York City’s office market has continued its steady and robust rebound in early 2026, job growth remains stagnant, with weekly jobless claims creeping upward in January and persistent hiring challenges for recent graduates which could further hamper future job growth. Rents continue to soar, which means shelter costs and the City’s contribution to rent subsidy programs are also rising. At the same time, New York City remains a preeminent destination with tourism numbers coming in stronger than last January and higher consumer confidence than the rest of the country. These contradictions are also evident in the City’s budget. With a fiscal gap not seen since the Great Recession, all options are on the table and a stronger partnership with Albany will be essential — after all, New York City sends far more money to the state than we receive in return; by one recent estimate, more than $20 billion. If we act now with clarity, urgency, and a real partnership with Albany, we can create a more resilient fiscal foundation, steel ourselves for the uncertainty ahead, and be a city and state that leaves no one behind. As always, we will continue to track these trends closely and share clear, data-driven insights to help New Yorkers understand what’s happening in our economy, and what it means for the City’s future. Sincerely, New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine

Office of the New York City Comptroller Office of New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine 1 Centre Street New York, NY 10007 United States

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Don’t just go back to normal, go beyond your wildest dreams!

Join me for the Power Time Prosperity & Success Activation Ritual on Wednesday, April 28th at 7:30 pm EST

Right now we are moving into the energy of Taurus, which means physical resources and a new relationship with our finances. If you have participated in this ritual in the past, you know that the more consistent you are with enlarging and grounding your financial/abundance container, the more abundance you will attract.

This Prosperity Ritual combines ritual, spiritual practice with Feng Shui astrology. It sets the tone for the entire Summer Season. Each one is slightly different depending on the astrological influences.

Join me in our Sacred Zoom Room and let’s move into Abundance Consciousness and attract the resources we desire!

If finances are a challenge at this time, you can make a donation. We trust you to be fair.

“The day after I attended Barbara’s Wealth Activation seminar my business, which had been floundering, started to pick up. I directly credit Barbara for that turnaround. It changed my attitude and helped me ascribe to the Law of Attraction. Thank you! – L.R.”

I hope you will join us and invite your friends and loved ones who could benefit from increased abundance in their life.

Barbara@BarbaraBiziou.com
www.BarbaraBiziou.com

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What is Peace?

Listen to “Moneyfulness®: Learning to Live with Money by Michael Keet” on Spreaker.

Moneyfulness® is a unique combination of financial grounded insights intended to address the heart of money stress: how audiences think about money! www.moneyfulness.com
72% (Yes you read that right) of all Americans experience stress about their finances! Here’s the thing, that money stress people have is a product of their convictions and behavior.

In the concept of mindfulness, there is no mention of stress reduction about money problems. People can find all kinds of stress relievers regarding depression, burn-out, anxiety, etc.
For the first time, Michael Keet presents Moneyfulness® a unique concept that fills this gap in the overall concept of mindfulness.
Michael presents the idea that people’s mindset about money and the practical “how-to” belong together.
The audience gets walked through the seven aiding factors of mindfulness as they apply to money along with the practical steps for how to actually manage money.

For those who are ready to end their money stress, Moneyfulness® shows them how to never look at money the same again, for the much, much better.
In an interview Michael Keet will speak on:
• His incredible school of hard knocks experiences that have led to the creation of a grounded system for financial success.
• How Moneyfulness® can be used by everyday folks as well as entrepreneurs, and how this can scale at home and within their business
• How the value you place on people, possessions, and work ethics will directly relate to your cash flow.
• The hidden relationship between personal and business finance; the skeleton key to money success.
• How the experience of 25 years in the finance industry combines with the principles of mindfulness to create Moneyfulness®
• Much more…
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (April 7, 2020)
• Language:: English
• Paperback: 220 pages
• ISBN-10: 1642796166
• ISBN-13: 978-1642796162

About the Author
Michael Keet was a high school drop-out, and at the age of 21 was labeled as “underprivileged” with no relevant education or work experience. He now has his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and, within nine years, Michael went from “underprivileged” to finance director at the age of 30 before becoming an entrepreneur and developing online accounting software to help small business owners. He is also a certified mindfulness coach and has been published in and interviewed by the Dutch Financial Times, along with other local newspapers. Michael currently resides in Noord Brabant, The Netherlands. Connect with Michael @ www.moneyfulness.com and on his Social Media: IG | FaceBook | Linkedin

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Financial resilience is the ability to withstand life events that impact one’s income and/or assets. Some financially stressful events, such as unemployment, divorce, disability, and health problems can affect people in different ways, and it’s clear that many Americans have been facing short-term money challenges brought about by COVID-19.

A new survey shows say the pandemic has changed their perceptions of what’s important in life as it relates to their finances. For example:
 A majority of adults (nearly 60%) say they have experienced financial stress amid the pandemic.
 About two-thirds now want to save more, view emergency funds as more important than ever, and place more value on being resilient.
 One-third had their employment affected.
 1 in 5 had to tap into an emergency fund.
 1 in 4 took on more debt.

But there are strategies to help everyone achieve financial resilience in today’s climate.

Strategies include:
 Increasing retirement savings: Saving for retirement is a top contributor to financial resilience, yet 60% of respondents report they’re falling behind.
 Having a source of guaranteed lifetime income in retirement: 90% agree it’s important to have source of income that will not run out as they age, but most don’t know how to make that happen.
 Building an emergency savings fund: 77% of individuals now report having emergency savings compared to prior to the pandemic when only 69% said they had savings for emergencies.
 Paying down dept: Nearly 65% of those surveyed say they have some form of debt beyond their car or mortgage.

Shelly-Ann Eweka, Director of Financial Planning Strategy at TIAA to discuss strategies of how Americans can focus on long term financial planning, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. She’ll also reveal details of the Financial Resiliency Survey.
Interview is courtesy: TIAA Financial Services

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For Immediate Release: New York, NY – In honor of International Yoga Day 2019
Tirlok Malik and the Ayurveda Cafe team are proud to launch

HAPPY LIFE YOGA
Learn and Be Happier

Join us as we reveal a unique holistic approach to health and happiness. HAPPY LIFE YOGA offers a complete package using tools from Ayurveda, Indian Philosophy, and Yoga to help you better manage modern day challenges such as work, finances, relationships, family and other social pressures and ultimately guides you towards a happier life.

An Intriguing, Interactive, Entertaining Experience featuring special speakers
(no mats needed)

WHEN: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 3pm-5pm
Tea Reception to follow

WHERE: Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center
647 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
(between 91st and 92nd Street)

Hosted By Indian American Forum
and The Indian Panorama

(Limited seating available)

For Information: Media Welcomed.

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