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NY Ethics Board Flags DiNapoli’s $332M Israel Bond Investment

6/1/2026

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A New York ethics board warned that an Israel-sponsored trip for Comptroller Tom DiNapoli could appear improper.
DiNapoli visited Israel in February 2024 on a Jewish Community Relations Council-funded trip and got reimbursement approval noting appearance concerns.
He then directed New York pension funds to invest $332.5 million in Israel Bonds, including $120 million after February 2024.
Challengers Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw pledge to divest the bonds if they win the comptroller race.

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A New York ethics board warned that an Israel-sponsored trip for Comptroller Tom DiNapoli could appear improper.
DiNapoli visited Israel in February 2024 on a Jewish Community Relations Council-funded trip and got reimbursement approval noting appearance concerns.
He then directed New York pension funds to invest $332.5 million in Israel Bonds, including $120 million after February 2024.
Challengers Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw pledge to divest the bonds if they win the comptroller race.