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Energy & Environment
CBC Calls on NYS to Use Flexible, Market-Driven Strategies to Meet its Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals
December 09, 2019
CBC Report Finds Massive Needed Scale Up of Renewable Generation Capacity Infeasible in Time to Meet 2030 Goal.
Testimony
Taxes
Comments on New York City Property Tax Reform
December 04, 2019
The balancing act facing legislators as they consider proposals to reform the property tax is how to increase equity, fairness, and transparency, while maintaining fiscal stability and reliability.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on State Policies and Housing Development in New York City
November 25, 2019
CBC has long seen housing affordability as a key factor affecting New York City’s long-term competitiveness.
Testimony
Economic Development
Testimony on Industrial Development Agencies and Local Development Corporations
November 22, 2019
CBC has long advocated for increasing accountability and improving the performance of all entities engaged in economic development spending.
Press Release
Housing
Working Group to Address Full Capital Needs for NYCHA's Chelsea Developments
The City of New York, Office of the Mayor
October 10, 2019
Mayor de Blasio today announced the creation of a working group to address the future of the Fulton Houses, Elliot-Chelsea, and Chelsea Addition NYCHA developments.
Blog
Economic Development
Governor Cuomo Should Veto 3 Economic Development Bills
2019 Economic Development Scorecard
July 09, 2019
Three bills to create new economic development programs or expand existing programs passed both houses during the 2019 legislative session. The Governor should veto all three bills.
Blog
Capital Spending
Don’t Pass the Capital Pork
June 07, 2019
Like most other spending decisions, capital spending is best decided during budget negotiations.
Blog
Economic Development
6 New Bills Added to Economic Development Scorecard
June 06, 2019
Dozens of bills to expand existing economic development programs and create new ones have been introduced during the legislative session.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on Rent Regulation Renewal
Submitted to the NYS Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing
May 02, 2019
When considering reform, the Legislature should evaluate the potential to worsen rather than improve tenants’ living conditions.
Blog
Economic Development
NYS Legislature Introduces 61 Economic Development Bills
April 24, 2019
Dozens of bills to expand existing economic development programs and create new ones have been introduced during the legislative session.
Press Release
Economic Development
Editorials Call for Clean Contracting, Database of Deals in Budget
March 29, 2019
With two days left to finalize the state’s budget, editorial boards are again amplifying the call by watchdogs for Governor Cuomo and the legislature to restore integrity to the state’s contracting process.
Blog
Housing
Six Guidelines for NYCHA's New Federal Monitor
March 08, 2019
The federal monitor is tasked with ensuring that NYCHA will remediate its most pressing physical issues, including lead, mold, broken elevators, and other deficiencies.
Testimony
Capital Spending
Testimony on Intro. No. 113
For an Online Database of Pending Construction Projects
February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Testimony
Economic Development
Testimony on Economic Development Programs
Given to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, and the Standing Committee on Small Business
November 13, 2017
Testimony on economic development programs that leverage state funds to translate technological advancements into viable long-term business development and economic growth.
Press Release
Economic Development
CBC Report On BIDs Calls For Increased Oversight And Transparency
November 02, 2017
CBC examined the process for setting assessment fees, their uses, and the city’s oversight of BIDs, and recommends increased public review and performance evaluation.
Blog
City Budget
NYC Resident Feedback Survey: Issues Requiring More Attention from City Government
October 20, 2017
New Yorkers tell us what the biggest issues are requiring the attention of city government. Click to see how your neighbors responded.
Press Release
Capital Spending
CBC Issues Report Estimating Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Toll Will Double
October 13, 2017
In order to fully fund the cost of construction, CBC estimates that the toll will need to increase to approximately $10.
Press Release
Capital Spending
CBC Issues Report Estimating Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Toll Will Double
October 13, 2017
In order to fully fund the cost of construction, CBC estimates that the toll will need to increase to approximately $10.
Blog
Housing
Mapping the Mayor's Housing Plan
An Update
September 18, 2017
Following the release of data on fiscal year 2017 fourth quarter housing starts, the CBC has updated its map of housing developments created or preserved under New York City’s Housing New York Plan.
Testimony
Transportation
Improving the New York City Subway System
Submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Transportation
August 08, 2017
System enhancements have often been prioritized over capital improvements of the MTA's infrastructure. The sensible and ambitious turnaround plan should be funded by motorists and increased labor productivity.