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Transportation
Statement on Congestion Pricing and Funding Discussions in Albany
June 07, 2024
New York should not vie for the triple crown of bad governing—knee jerk reaction, shortsighted fiscal maneuvers, and a backroom deal outside the budget process.
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Transportation
Statement on Congestion Pricing Revenue Alternatives
June 06, 2024
With Governor Hochul's announcement to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing, substitute finance options are being discussed.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on Congestion Pricing
Stay the Course; Critical Needs to Ensure State of Good Repair
June 05, 2024
Congestion pricing is the transit trifecta—providing critical funding for transit, reducing emissions, and easing congestion. We should stay the course.
Statement
City Budget
Underbudgeting Still Clouds City’s Fiscal Picture, Even with Expanding Economy
April 24, 2024
While an expanding economy brightens the revenue outlook, low-balled expenditures still cloud the City’s fiscal picture.
Video
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.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the New York City Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Budget
January 16, 2024
While Mayor Adams leveraged strong revenues and wisely implemented two rounds of PEG savings to balance the Preliminary Budget, many more hard choices are still needed to stave off a fiscal reckoning.
Statement
Taxes
CBC Convenes Special Committee to Focus on Federal Tax Cuts
December 21, 2017
The Special Committee consists of CBC trustees, civic leaders, and policy experts, and will identify the greatest impacts and options for appropriate state and local government action.
Video
Economic Development
James Patchett, NYCEDC President and CEO
CBC Breakfast Series
December 15, 2017
NYCED President and CEO James Patchett joined the CBC to discuss the role of NYCEDC during a period of economic growth in New York City.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the NYC November 2017 Financial Plan Modification
November 21, 2017
We await January's plan to indicate how the Administration intends to address potential storm clouds on the horizon and to fund new initiatives the Mayor has discussed.
Video
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
Video
Housing
HPD Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer
CBC Breakfast Series
September 21, 2017
CBC Breakfast conversation with NYC Housing and Preservation Development Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer.
Video
Education
Breakdown of School Spending at Federal, State, Local Levels
Spectrum News
September 12, 2017
Director of State Studies David Friedfel breaks down NYS school spending per pupil by federal, state, and local revenues. Most revenue comes from local property taxes, which is how wealthier school districts are able to spend more while still getting a considerable amount from the state and federal levels.
Video
City Budget
Deep dig on NYC finances
The Bond Buyer
August 29, 2017
CBC's Maria Doulis discusses New York City's finances, transportation issues, and its relationship with NY State with the Bond Buyer's Paul Burton and Evercore's Howard Cure.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on the Mayor’s Proposal to Raise Revenue for the MTA
through an Increase in the NYC Personal Income Tax
August 07, 2017
Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to raise the top rate on the personal income tax is not an appropriate way to raise funds.
Video
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.
Video
City Budget
NYC Budget Director Dean Fuleihan (2017)
CBC Breakfast Series
May 19, 2017
2017 Annual Budget Briefing with NYC Budget Director Dean Fuleihan
Video
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.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the Mayor's Executive Budget for FY 2018
April 26, 2017
Despite reductions in the tax revenue forecast and minor reductions in State aid, the Budget adds more than $700 million in new agency needs in fiscal year 2018.
Statement
Taxes
Statement on Property Tax Lawsuit
April 25, 2017
A judicial review based on objective evidence presented in a public forum can be a catalyst for constructive change of the seriously flawed NYC property tax.
Video
City Budget
Panel Discussion on Proposed Federal Policies & the Impact on the New York City Budget
ABNY Breakfast
March 20, 2017
ABNY Power Breakfast participants discuss the potential impact of proposed federal policies on the New York budget and the overall economy.