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Economic Development
8,200, with Councilmember Brad Lander
October 15, 2020
8,200 is the number of new housing units that could be created by the proposed rezoning of Gowanus, Brooklyn. Councilmember Brad Lander joins "What's the [DATA] Point?" to discuss the rezoning plan and make the case for comprehensive planning.
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State Budget
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Four Facts about Broadband Availability and Access in New York
September 24, 2020
Here are four things to know about broadband availability and access in New York.
Podcast episode
Economic Development
20,000, with Industry City CEO Andrew Kimball and Councilmember Carlos Menchaca
September 24, 2020
20,000 is the number of jobs that could be potentially created by proposed rezoning of Industry City, a sprawling retail, office, and manufacturing complex in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. But this week the developer pulled the plug on the proposal after negotiations with stakeholders came to a standstill. What went wrong, and what does that mean for the future of Industry? This is episode is a tale of two rezonings, as told by Industry City CEO Andrew Kimball and NYC Councilmember Carlos Menchaca.
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Energy & Environment
Aligning Crossed Policy Wires Can Help Achieve CLCPA Goals
September 16, 2020
This policy brief offers some examples of tax expenditure and direct spending programs the State could tailor to help meet CLCPA goals.
Podcast episode
Economic Development
72%, with NYC Business Leaders
August 16, 2020
72% is the share of firms which have experienced challenges in the switch to remote work spurred by the pandemic. The datapoint is from a survey of business leaders representing several key NYC economic sectors. We convened a panel of five CBC Trustees representing real estate, finance, law, health, and job development to discuss the survey's finding, and how they believe their sectors--and the City as a whole--will look like in the short-term and the long-term.
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State Budget
It’s Time for New York State to Heed SAGE Advice on Performance Management
June 23, 2020
This report summarizes best practices in state performance management and recommends a framework for New York State.
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State Budget
New York State's Hard Choices
Next Steps to Address Fiscal Stress
May 22, 2020
Applying the CBC" Hard Choices Framework shows the State has options that would not require such steep cuts to balance the FY 2021 budget and reduce future gaps.
Report
State Budget
A Framework for Hard Choices
Choosing Among Options to Address New York’s State and Local Fiscal Stress
May 22, 2020
This policy brief identifies and assesses options available to governments to deal with their fiscal problems.
Report
Health Care
Six Things to Know About New York State Health Care Reform Act (HCRA) Taxes
March 05, 2020
As lawmakers negotiate this year’s budget, they should review HCRA’s role in health care funding and its impact upon privately insured New Yorkers.
Report
Economic Development
Raising the REDC Bar
December 17, 2019
This report assesses REDC design and implementation based on best practices identified through case studies of successful local revitalization efforts in the U.S.
Podcast episode
State Budget
Episode 86: $28.8 billion, the Holiday Edition
December 11, 2019
$28.8 billion is the cumulative four-year budget gap facing New York State between fiscal years 2020 and 2023. CBC President Andrew Rein joined the podcast to explain how the State should get its fiscal house in order. And for a special treat, CBC's Andrew Perry and Ana Champeny discuss regional economic development and NYC property taxes. Happy Holidays!
Report
Energy & Environment
Getting Greener
Cost-Effective Options for Achieving New York State's Greenhouse Gas Goals
December 09, 2019
While GHG emissions have risen in other large states like Texas and Florida, New York has been a leader in reducing GHG emissions; the continued focus on getting greener through further emissions reductions is necessary and important.
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State Budget
Overdue Bills
Time to Face the Reality of Rising Medicaid Costs
October 09, 2019
State leaders have two options to reconcile the disconnect between reality and the budget: reduce Medicaid spending and/or achieve savings in other areas of the budget.
Podcast episode
State Budget
$7.3 trillion, with Linda A. Lacewell
October 04, 2019
$7.3 trillion is the total assets of the more than 3,000 insurance and financial institutions regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). DFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell discusses DFS' critical role as a regulator.
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Economic Development
Opportunity Zones In New York State and City
August 20, 2019
The Opportunity Zone program may amount to significant losses for both NYS and NYC before rising substantially in 2029.
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Energy & Environment
Green in Perspective
6 Facts to Help New Yorkers Understand the CLCPA
July 24, 2019
Six facts about the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, production, regulation, and costs.
Report
Transportation
Switching Gears
A New Way to Fund Transportation
May 08, 2019
The new congestion pricing fee serves the dual goals of raising revenue and reducing traffic congestion; however, the measure is not a complete solution to the State’s need for transportation funding.
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Economic Development
2019 Economic Development Scorecard
New York State Bill Tracker
April 24, 2019
Dozens of bills to expand existing economic development programs and create new ones have been introduced during the legislative session.
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Transportation
Building a Sound Fiscal Future for New York's Highway and Mass Transit Systems
March 19, 2019
Options for raising sufficient funds for roads and transit statewide include increasing tolls and fees, enacting congestion pricing, and implementing a vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) fee.
Report
Economic Development
10 Billion Reasons to Rethink Economic Development in New York
February 11, 2019
This policy brief updates the Citizens Budget Commission's previous analyses of the cost of New York's state and local economic development programs.