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Op Ed
State Budget
Getting Our Money’s Worth from N.Y.
New York Daily News
November 29, 2022
With the election behind us, Gov. Hochul and the Legislature can now focus squarely on policies and programs that will shape the state’s future.
Op Ed
Transportation
How to Fix the MTA's Huge Budget Deficit
Crain’s New York Business
November 21, 2022
A strong public transit system is essential to New York’s economy and New Yorkers’ quality of life.
Op Ed
City Budget
Eric Adams’ plan to eliminate NYC’s budget gap is very achievable — and desperately needed
New York Post
September 22, 2022
The best way to protect New York’s future is to stabilize the budget and prioritize and better manage critical services.
Op Ed
Housing
The Only Way to Build What We Need: NYC’s Construction Imperative
New York Daily News
June 10, 2022
If New York is to be an affordable place to live for the diverse populace it needs to thrive, it must be, to paraphrase Mayor Adams, a ”a city that says yes” to more of all housing types across the city.
Op Ed
City Budget
We Need to Pump Up the City's Rainy Day Fund Now
Crain's New York Business
June 07, 2022
New York City needs to be ready to protect the most vulnerable in the next economic storm. So we urge the mayor and the city council to put a serious sum into our city’s rainy day fund as they conclude budget negotiations this month, while the sun is shining.
Op Ed
City Budget
NYC Faces Fiscal Disaster If Officials Think They Can Do It All
City & State
April 21, 2022
The choices made, along with the outcomes of city labor negotiations, will reverberate for years to come.
Op Ed
City Budget
City Can Save Billions with Better Management, Work Rules
February 01, 2022
New York’s recovery, economic competitiveness and continuing capacity to support its most vulnerable depends on making sure city services are high quality, efficient and affordable.
Op Ed
Taxes
Don’t Bring Back the Stock Transfer Tax
City & State
October 23, 2020
It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.
Op Ed
City Budget
It’s Time to Fix New York’s Dysfunctional Construction Regulations
Crain’s New York Business
October 02, 2020
There is no better way to rebound from the economic and social damage inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic than to seize the opportunity to address some of New York City’s most intractable challenges.
Op Ed
Energy & Environment
Align Our Fiscal Policies to Meet Our Climate Goals
September 25, 2020
The concurrent public health, economic and fiscal crises serve as stark reminders of the need to prepare for the future and potential risks.
Op Ed
City Budget
A Budget Battle Plan for NYC
New York Daily News
September 16, 2020
Ensuring the city’s finances are well managed is more important than ever.
Op Ed
State Budget
Better ways to balance state budget than stock transfer tax
Letter to the Editor
July 06, 2020
The state has other options to balance its budget.
Op Ed
State Budget
Let’s have some fiscal emergency preparedness, New York
New York Daily News
March 02, 2020
As we have watched the stock market drop and serious concerns about the coronavirus mount, we budget watchdogs predictably have started to worry.
Op Ed
City Budget
Vote yes on a rainy day fund for New York City
New York Daily News
October 21, 2019
When New Yorkers head to the polls to vote, they will find five important ballot proposals, but one in particular is worth supporting because it would make an important change to how the city manages its budget.
Op Ed
City Budget
The Rainy Day Fund New York Needs
The Gotham Gazette
June 10, 2019
Most New Yorkers are unaware they will have the opportunity this fall to vote to dramatically change their city government.
Op Ed
City Budget
What de Blasio, City Council should do with $800 million
Crain’s New York Business
May 22, 2019
While de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson have both stressed the importance of preparing for an eventual economic downturn, the mayor's proposal falls short of what's needed.
Op Ed
Housing
Build out the NYCHA infill
Use spare land to aid public housing
April 26, 2019
Use spare land to aid public housing
Op Ed
Education
No, New York Shouldn't Add Billions in New Education Funding
What the state really needs to do is focus aid on districts that need it
March 11, 2019
Albany should target the distribution of school aid to districts that need it, rather than ensure that almost every district gets more no matter its circumstance.
Op Ed
Transportation
Want better service?
Raise the fare: It would be a mistake to link price increases to improved performance
January 24, 2019
Exasperated straphangers are expressing frustration with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to raise fares when, they say, service shows little sign of improvement.
Op Ed
Transportation
The MTA's Closely Guarded Secret
New Yorkers should be told how much it would cost to fix the entire transit system
December 19, 2017
At next month’s State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to unveil a congestion-pricing proposal that would generate a dedicated funding stream for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.