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CBC News
CBC Releases "Recommendations for Legislative Action on the Fiscal Year 2024 NYS Executive Budget"
March 11, 2023
CBC’s recommendations are rooted in key economic and fiscal realities.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "Shrink, Don’t Expand, the New York State Film Tax Credit"
March 06, 2023
CBC’s new blog, Shrink, Don’t Expand, the New York State Film Tax Credit, recommends rejecting the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget proposal to extend and expand the Empire State Film Tax Credit.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the State Plan to Address the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Financial Crisis
Submitted to the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions and the Standing Committee on Transportation
March 03, 2023
The fiscal stability of the MTA is of paramount importance to the region and the State.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "Building the Housing We Need"
March 01, 2023
Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a package of bills intended to double New York’s housing production rate to create 800,000 new units over the next decade.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases Testimony on the Residential Conversion of Commercial Buildings
February 28, 2023
CBC will testify on the potential for converting commercial buildings to residential use.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "No Extension without Evaluation"
February 23, 2023
CBC's newest blog, No Extension without Evaluation, recommends rejecting the proposed extensions.
Video
CBC News
91st Annual Gala
Videos, Photos, and Transcripts
February 17, 2023
CBC's Gala is a must-attend event for New York's business and civic leaders. The Citizens Budget Commission honored NYS Governor Kathy Hochul with the Medal for High Civic Service and Stephen Berger was honored with the Felix G. Rohatyn Award.
Press Release
CBC News
The Citizens Budget Commission Presents Awards for Public and Civic Service at 91st Annual Gala
February 16, 2023
At its 91st Annual Gala this evening CBC will honor Governor Kathy Hochul with its 2023 Medal for High Civic Service, and Stephen Berger with its 2023 Felix G. Rohatyn Award.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases Five Fast Facts About the New York State Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget
February 03, 2023
CBC's preliminary analysis of the fiscal documents identifies these five facts on the overall budget
Press Release
CBC News
Pro-homes Advocacy Groups Across New York State Form ‘New York Neighbors’ Coalition
January 31, 2023
New York Neighbors is the first statewide pro-homes coalition of its kind, prioritizing a menu of policies to increase housing supply and produce affordable homes to tackle the state’s debilitating housing shortage.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases New York State Budget Priorities
Fiscal Year 2024
January 30, 2023
CBC has identified 11 fiscal priorities for the State in the forthcoming budget for fiscal year 2024. CBC recommends that the State.
Video
CBC News
A Conversation with NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
A CBC Event
January 23, 2023
Speaker Adams leads the most diverse and first women-majority Council in city history as the body’s first African American Speaker.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases What to Look for in the NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Budget
January 11, 2023
CBC's analysis finds that—even absent a recession—gaps could exceed $10 billion in fiscal year 2025 and $11 billion in fiscal year 2026.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "What to Look for in New York State’s New Year"
January 09, 2023
The State is at a crossroads—decisions made this year will affect New York’s future competitiveness and desirability as a place to live and work.
Video
CBC News
Settling Accounts: Fixing How New York State Budgets
A CBC Event
January 05, 2023
In a half-day event produced in partnership with the Rockefeller Institute of Government, panelists unpack the issues and explore the most important reforms to pursue in the upcoming session and in the long-run.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the MTA’s Access-A-Ride Program
December 18, 2019
The City should work with the MTA to assure that Access-A-Ride will achieve firm financial footing while providing a cost-effective and efficient service.
Letter
Transportation
Mandatory Debarment of MTA Contractors is Bad Policy and Must be Changed
A Letter to the MTA Board
December 12, 2019
We ask that the MTA Board work with MTA staff to revise the regulations to not mandate automatic debarment.
Video
CBC News
Taking a Look at Foundation Aid
WMHT
December 05, 2019
After months of public roundtables, will state lawmakers move to change the formula that determines aid for public schools? The Times Union’s Rachel Silberstein speaks with three education advocates about why they think it should happen.
Video
CBC News
Projected Deficits in NYS Budget
WFXV Eyewitness News
November 26, 2019
A mid-year New York State budget update shows a $6.1 billion gap estimated in Fiscal Year 2021 and even higher deficits projected in the following years.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital
November 25, 2019
CBC’s longstanding position is that MTA capital investments must first emphasize state of good repair and routine replacement before projects to expand the system or provide enhanced amenities.