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State Budget
Capital Tonight
CBC Analysis of the Executive Budget
March 03, 2017
CBC's Director of State Studies David Friedfel appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the CBC's recommendations on the New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.
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Capital Spending
Capital Budgeting for 2030
A Panel Discussion
December 18, 2007
A forum discussion on the efficacy of New York City's infrastructure plan and what steps it should take to ensure that current infrastructure is kept in a state of good repair. Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivers the keynote speech and CBC President Carol Kellermann gives the presentation on the Capital Budgeting for 2030 report.
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Transportation
Jay Walder, MTA Chairman and CEO
CBC Breakfast Series
April 16, 2011
A forum discussing the future of the MTA's Capital Plan, with opening remarks by MTA Chair & CEO Jay Walder.
Letter
Transportation
Letter to MTA on Fare and Toll Increases
January 23, 2017
The MTA Board should continue the policy of regular and predictable fare increases.
Letter
State Budget
Importance of Immediately Publishing Financial Plan Tables
A Letter to Governor Hochul
May 02, 2024
Weeks after announcing the budget agreement, New Yorkers still do not know most of the basics about how their money is being spent and the future implications of decisions made while enacting the budget.
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Housing
Conversation with NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and NYCHA Chair Jamie Rubin
How NYCHA plans to invest $60B over 5 years
March 27, 2024
Lisa Bova-Hiatt is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New York City Housing Authority, and Jamie Rubin is the Chair of the New York City Housing Authority.
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State Budget
Economic Development Spending Oversight
March 31, 2017
CBC's David Friedfel discusses economic development spending and needed reforms on Capital Tonight.
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State Budget
Differing Numbers on State Spending
Spectrum News
June 01, 2017
CBC's Director of State Studies David Friedfel joins Nick Reisman on Capital Tonight to discuss why State spending is growing at almost 4 percent- not the 2 percent that has been reported.
Letter
State Budget
Publish Basic Financial Tables with Budget Agreement
A Letter to Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie
March 27, 2024
When the budget agreement is reached this year, we urge you to publish basic, multi-year financial plan tables along with the budget bills.
Letter
State Budget
Watchdog Groups Urge Legislators to Publish Basic Financial Tables with One-House Proposals
February 26, 2024
We urge Legislators to publish basic, multi-year financial plan tables with their proposals to for the Fiscal Year 2024 Enacted Budget.
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Taxes
The Nelson Report: CBC’s Maria Doulis on NYC’s fiscal issues
July 10, 2017
New York State and local tax deductions, New York City’s $85 billion fiscal plan for 2018, and the inequity of New York City’s real estate property tax system.
Letter
Transportation
CBC Urges Governor to Veto Two Free Transfers Legislation
December 14, 2017
CBC calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto bill that would require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide two free transfers between subways and buses within a two-hour period.
Letter
State Budget
Recommendations for Legislative Action on the Governor's Executive Budget for FY2018
February 28, 2017
The CBC’s recommendations for proposals to support, modify, and reject.
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State Budget
Conversation with Blake Washington, NYS Budget Director
A CBC Event
February 15, 2024
Blake G. Washington is the Budget Director for the State of New York, and he joined CBC Trustees for an in-depth look at the State’s fiscal picture.
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CBC News
92nd Annual Gala
Videos, Photos, and Transcripts
February 29, 2024
CBC's Gala is a must-attend event for New York's business and civic leaders. The Citizens Budget Commission honored John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with the Medal for High Civic Service and Daniel L. Doctoroff was honored with the Felix G. Rohatyn Award.
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Economic Development
Seeking Clean State Contracting
May 11, 2017
CBC's Director of State Studies David Friedfel joins Liz Benjamin and other good government groups to discuss needed reforms.
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State Budget
Predicting the 2018 fiscal forecast
Spectrum News
December 19, 2017
The state faces significant fiscal challenges in the coming year amid changes on the federal level. In 2018 the state is estimated to have a budget deficit of as much as $4.6 billion.
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Energy & Environment
John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
A CBC Breakfast Series
October 26, 2017
CBC Breakfast conversation with John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
Letter
State Budget
CBC Urges Governor to Veto Expensive Benefit Sweeteners
October 12, 2017
CBC calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto 16 bills that would provide expensive enhancements to government employee and retiree benefits.
Letter
Economic Development
Governor Cuomo Should Veto Bills Expanding Economic Development Programs
November 20, 2017
CBC recommends Governor Cuomo veto three bills that would expand an economic development program.