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Taxes
Practical Policy in Challenging Circumstances:
How NYS and NYC Should Respond to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
March 18, 2018
Strategies to mitigate the federal tax law's threat to New York's competitiveness and New Yorkers' wallets.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$32.2 billion, with Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton
March 08, 2018
$32.2 billion is the size of the 2017-2026 Capital Plan of the Port Authority of NY and NJ. This podcast features Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton, followed by a discussion on public-private partnerships, airport renovations, the fate of Gateway, and the 42nd Street bus terminal.
Podcast episode
CBC News
86, with Federal Reserve Board Vice-Chair Stanley Fischer
March 01, 2018
This episode's data point is 86 - as in the CBC's 86th Annual Awards Dinner. One of several awards given at the gala is the Felix G. Rohatyn Award, which recognizes champions of New York and sound fiscal management. This year's Rohatyn Award honoree is former Federal Reserve Board Vice-Chair Stanley Fischer, and this episode presents his remarks. He covers two broad topics: first, national fiscal policy, and second, financial markets.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$418 million, with Dana Rubinstein
February 15, 2018
$418 million is the amount Governor Andrew Cuomo wants New York City to commit to the Subway Action Plan, the emergency plan to address repairs to the distressed subway system. Politico NY senior reporter Dana Rubinstein discusses this and other pressing transit issues.
Statement
Taxes
CBC Statement on Governor's 30-Day Amendments in Response to Federal Tax Legislation
February 12, 2018
The Governor's proposals represent bold and important steps to address the negative impacts the federal tax law will have on New Yorkers and to maintain New York's competitive position.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$72.4 billion, with Dr. Charles Brecher
February 08, 2018
$72.4 billion is total Medicaid spending in the NYS Executive Budget for FY 2019. CBC's Senior Advisor for Health Policy Dr. Charles Brecher joined WT[D]P to discuss progress on Medicaid reforms and the potential impact of federal actions on health care in New York.
Report
Pensions & Benefits
Union-Administered Benefit Funds
Getting More Out Of A Billion Dollar Taxpayer Contribution
February 08, 2018
NYC taxpayers are projected to contribute $1.1 billion to 108 union-administered benefit funds. Better management, oversight, and consolidation can create more than $160 million in savings for the City and improve benefits for members.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$88.7 billion, with Mara Gay
February 02, 2018
$88.7 billion is the NYC Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2019, released yesterday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. City-funded expenditures are up 4.3 percent over fiscal year 2018. Wall Street Journal City Hall reporter Mara Gay joined WT[D]P to wade into the preliminary budget's details.
Statement
City Budget
CBC Statement on NYC FY19 Preliminary Budget: Wait and See All Over Again
February 01, 2018
Before the going gets tough, the Mayor should get going by limiting spending growth, bolstering the savings plan, and adding to reserves
Podcast episode
City Budget
$14.3 billion, with First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
January 25, 2018
New York taxpayers could lose as much as $14.3 billion in federal tax deductions because of the capping of the state and local tax deduction in the new federal tax law. NYS Budget Director Robert Mujica and NYC First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan discuss the potential impact and possible responses at a special conference event.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$168.2 billion, with David Friedfel
January 18, 2018
$168.2 billion is the NYS Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. Dave Friedfel joins WT[D]P to discuss budget growth, school aid, medicaid, economic development, and proposals to deal with the impact of federal tax law changes.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on NYS Executive Budget for FY2019
January 17, 2018
The overall approach is to use short-term fixes that do not address the long-term structural problem of spending outpacing revenues.
Op Ed
Economic Development
New York needs better return on economic investments
Albany Times Union
January 17, 2018
While upcoming corruption trials may provide a revealing behind the scenes look at state operations, they should not distract from the pressing need to reform the state's approach to economic development in this legislative session.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$3.2 billion, with James Patchett
January 12, 2018
$3.2 billion -- how much New York City spent on economic development in 2016, including tax expenditures, operating costs, and capital spending.NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett joins the podcast to discuss the City's development strategy, tax breaks, NYC Ferry and the BQX project.
Podcast episode
City Budget
374, with Laura Nahmias
January 08, 2018
374 is the number of pages in Governor Cuomo's State of the State policy book. Laura Nahmias of Politico NY joins the podcast to discuss what the new year has in store for State and City politics.
Report
Health Care
Lessons from La La Land
Can the Turnaround of Los Angeles' Public Hospitals Be Replicated in New York?
January 08, 2018
Does LA's experience hold lessons for NYC Health + Hospitals?
Report
Economic Development
Managing Economic Development Programs in New York City
An Assessment of Progress
January 02, 2018
The de Blasio administration has made some progress on 5 CBC recommendations made prior to the start of Mayor de Blasio’s first term, but more work is needed to make EDC more effective.
Report
Economic Development
Managing Economic Development Programs in NYC: Lessons for the Next Mayor From the Past Decade
The Most Important Economic and Fiscal Decisions Facing the Next Mayor
December 06, 2013
This paper describes the economic development programs used in New York City and assesses the experience during the Bloomberg Administration in order to provide suggestions for further improvements by the next Mayor.
Report
Capital Spending
Planning After PLANYC: A Framework for Developing New York City's Next Ten-Year Capital Strategy
The Most Important Economic and Fiscal Decisions Facing the Next Mayor
December 06, 2013
This report reviews capital planning and spending during Mayor Bloomberg’s tenure in order to suggest principles that can guide the development of a new long-term capital plan and financing strategy.
Report
Taxes
Tax Policy Choices and New York City's Competitive Position
The Most Important Economic and Fiscal Decisions Facing the Next Mayor
December 06, 2013
The purpose of this background paper is to help inform tax policy choices that the new mayoral administration may face. It examines levels of taxation in New York City compared to other cities, and it reviews research on how taxes affect the local economy and migration patterns.