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NY1 Online Panel Wraps Up State Comptroller Debate
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October 17, 2014
Inside City Hall's Errol Louis wrapped up last night's state comptroller debate with vice president and director of State Studies at Citizens Budget Commission, Elizabeth Lynam; Former City Comptroller John Liu; and Manhattan Institute Fellow and New York Post Columnist Nicole Gelinas.
Op Ed
Capital Spending
What New York Should Do With $4B
July 23, 2014
New York State will soon receive more than $4 billion in settlements from large financial institutions. It is an unprecedented windfall and it is generating discussion about what to do with the money.
Op Ed
State Budget
More Bang For NY's Buck
December 27, 2011
As Governor Cuomo prepares his executive budget, he should seek structral changes that slow down the state's most potent cost-drivers (pensions, school aid and Medicaid), halt additional economic development spending and steer clear of budget tricks. Senior Research Associate Tammy Gamerman pens an op-ed for the New York Post.
Op Ed
State Budget
Improving New York's Fiscal Report Card Further
June 27, 2011
CBC President Carol Kellermann pens an op-ed congratulating the Governor and State Legislature on a productive session, but says more needs to be done on fiscal matters.
Op Ed
Housing
Rent Regulation Is Not Affordable Housing
May 22, 2011
CBC President Carol Kellermann pens an op-ed urging the State legislature to to extend, but not expand, rent regulation in New York City.
Op Ed
State Budget
Bravo on Budget; Now to Lawmaking
April 02, 2011
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders deserve credit for agreeing on a budget that breaks some bad habits. It was on time, reins in spending that was growing at an unsustainable pace, and minimizes the facile devices that checkered past budgets—deficit borrowing, tax hikes, one shots and other gimmickry.
Op Ed
State Budget
Filling in Cuomo's Budget Blanks
February 05, 2011
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive budget released last Tuesday was a welcome change. Breaking with past practice in Albany, he proposed closing the state's budget gap with $9 billion worth of serious belt-tightening.