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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.
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.
Podcast episode
Transportation
275, with MTA Board Member Veronica Vanterpool
November 21, 2019
275 is the number of meetings Veronica Vanterpool has attended since she was appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is one of four individuals appointed by the Mayor to the 21 member board. She joined the pod to discuss her time on the board, the important challenges facing the MTA, and more.
Podcast episode
City Budget
275, with MTA Board Member Veronica Vanterpool
November 21, 2019
275 is the number of meetings Veronica Vanterpool has attended since she was appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is one of four individuals appointed by the Mayor to the 21 member board. She joined the pod to discuss her time on the board, the important challenges facing the MTA, and more.
Blog
City Budget
Less Spending, More Saving
Benchmarks to Assess the NYC Financial Plan
November 13, 2019
Four things the upcoming budget should do to put the city on better financial footing.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$15 billion, with Dean Fuleihan
November 12, 2019
$15 billion is the CBC's estimate of the three-year revenue shortfall for New York City government in a recession. First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan joined CBC President Andrew Rein for a wide-ranging discussion about the City's budget, closing Rikers, access to hydropower, NYC's competitiveness, and more.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital Program
November 12, 2019
The plan’s sheer size renders it impossible to determine what investments should and will happen in the next five years
Video
CBC News
Breakfast with First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
A CBC Breakfast Series
November 10, 2019
First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan and CBC President Andrew Rein sat down for a fireside chat to discuss the important issues being addressed by the Administration.
Video
Transportation
TWU Rallies for Better Contract Outside MTA Headquarters
Spectrum News NY1
October 31, 2019
Thousands of transit workers are turning up the heat on the MTA, demanding a new contract with a wage hike.
Video
City Budget
Breaking Down the Proposed Changes to the City Charter
Spectrum News NY1
October 29, 2019
CBC President Andrew Rein explains the importance of voting "yes" on ballot question #4, which would allow for the creation of a “rainy day fund” and let the city save money during prosperous times.
Blog
Public Workforce
Four Facts about New York City Full-Time Employees
October 17, 2019
Here are four facts about full-time NYC employees in fiscal year 2019.
Podcast episode
City Budget
5, with Gail Benjamin and Carl Weisbrod
October 16, 2019
5 is the number of questions on the ballot for New Yorkers this November. The ballot questions are the product of a year-long review of the NYC Charter by the Charter Revision Commission. Two Commissioners—Carl Weisbrod and the Commission’s Chair Gail Benjamin—joined the pod to tell us more about these proposals.
Video
Transportation
MTA Fare Inreases Ahead?
Fox 5 News
October 15, 2019
MTA’s $50 billion plan to upgrade transit system will likely lead to fare increases.
Video
Housing
Vicki Been, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development
A CBC Breakfast Series
October 11, 2019
Deputy Mayor Been joined CBC to discuss City housing and economic development policy in a fireside chat with CBC President Andrew Rein.
Blog
Transportation
NYC Ferry Comparative Analysis
October 07, 2019
Among large urban ferry systems, NYC Ferry's subsidy is second highest.
Blog
Public Workforce
The High Cost of the MTA’s New Police Officers
September 25, 2019
The MTA has committed to hiring 500 new police officers to address quality of life concerns, but it is necessary to understand this strategy comes at a cost.
Video
Transportation
Transit Workers Union Rejects MTA Contract Offer
NY1
August 21, 2019
Labor negotiations are heating up between the MTA and its largest union, the TWU.
Blog
Taxes
Personal Income Tax Revenues in New York State and City
August 13, 2019
PIT revenues are a significant - and volatile - part of State and City budgets.
Blog
Transportation
Watch the (MTA Budget) Gap!
Operating Budget Is Worse Than It Appears
August 07, 2019
The MTA's 2020 Preliminary Budget and four-year financial plan reveals an alarming fiscal outlook.
Blog
Pensions & Benefits
Governor Cuomo Should Veto 19 Benefit Sweetener Bills
2019 Benefit Sweetener Scorecard Update
July 12, 2019
The bills would enhance benefits without providing enhanced services to taxpayers or offsetting savings.