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What to Look For in the MTA's November 2022 Budget Update
November 21, 2022
The MTA should seize the opportunity and runway created by federal aid to implement efficiency-focused operating reforms and restructure its long-term debt.
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CBC News
A Conversation with DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala
A CBC Event
November 17, 2022
Commissioner Aggarwala discussed the Adams administration’s plans to increase the city’s resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
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CBC News
A Conversation with NYC Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz
A CBC Event
October 27, 2022
As Chief Housing Officer, Katz oversees the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Authority, the Housing Development Corporation, the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations and the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants.
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CBC News
Conversation with Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne Harris
A CBC Event
September 20, 2022
Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris was nominated by Governor Hochul to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services in August, 2021 and confirmed on January 25, 2022.
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CBC News
Conversation with Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
A CBC Event
June 21, 2022
Maria Torres-Springer is New York City's Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development.
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CBC News
90th Annual Gala
Videos, Photos, and Transcripts
June 13, 2022
The 90th Annual Gala was held on June 2, 2022, and honored former Municipal Assistance Corporation Chair Eugene Keilin
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CBC News
Conversation with First Deputy Mayor Lorraine Grillo
A CBC Event
April 20, 2022
Lorraine Grillo is the First Deputy Mayor of the City of New York, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams.
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CBC News
Annual Budget Briefing with NYS Budget Director Robert Mujica
Annual Budget Briefing (2021)
March 14, 2022
CBC's seventh annual budget briefing with Director Robert F. Mujica.
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What to Look for in the February 2022 Update to the MTA’s Financial Plan
February 22, 2022
The MTA will release an update to its operating budget Thursday. Here, we identify some critical items on which to focus.
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CBC News
Hochul Says She Won't Raise Taxes on Wealthy, Asks Them to Remain in New York
NY1
February 04, 2022
“We have, with the tax increase of last year, the highest top marginal personal income tax in the country, and the highest corporate franchise tax in the country. And we were losing millionaires before the SALT cap. How big a threat are high taxes?” said Andrew Rein of the Citizens Budget Commission.
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CBC News
Conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul
A CBC Event
February 03, 2022
On February 3, 2022, Governor Hochul spoke about State budget and policy priorities and take questions from CBC President Andrew Rein.
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Conversation with MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber
A CBC Event
January 14, 2022
John (“Janno”) Lieber was appointed Acting Chair and CEO of the MTA in July 2021.
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CBC News
Conversation with NYC Comptroller-Elect Brad Lander
A CBC Event
November 18, 2021
Brad Lander is the NYC Comptroller-elect and current member of the New York City Council, representing the 39th District in Brooklyn.
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What to Look for in the MTA's November Budget Update
November 16, 2021
The MTA will be releasing its operating budget update Wednesday. Here is what we are looking out for.
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89th Annual Awards Dinner
Honoring Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Alair Townsend, and Chuck Brecher
October 20, 2021
CBC presented its Medal for High Civic Service to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the Felix G. Rohatyn Award to Alair Townsend, and the Prize for Public Service Excellence to The Vaccine Command Center. CBC also paid special tribute to Research Director Emeritus Charles Brecher.
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CBC News
89th Annual Awards Dinner
Honoring Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Alair Townsend, and Chuck Brecher
October 20, 2021
CBC presented its Medal for High Civic Service to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the Felix G. Rohatyn Award to Alair Townsend, and the Prize for Public Service Excellence to The Vaccine Command Center. CBC also paid special tribute to Research Director Emeritus Charles Brecher.
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Education
Making the Grade
New York State Should Ensure that Massive School Funding Increase Drives Results
September 15, 2021
New York’s schools open this year slated to receive more aid than ever from the State plus $11.4 billion in one-time federal pandemic aid that can be spent over four years.
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Getting the Pricing Right
Six Recommendations for Congestion Pricing
July 28, 2021
As the Traffic Mobility Review Board considers its recommendations and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority determines the policies and implements the program, they should follow six recommendations
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Light, at the Beginning of the Tunnel
What to Look for in the MTA 2021 July Financial Plan
July 20, 2021
While the path to achieving operating savings is hard, it is much preferable to phase in these savings over the next few years than to have massive fare and toll increases, economically damaging service cuts, or significant increases in dedicated taxes and subsidies.
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CBC News
Comptroller Candidate Forum
Accountability, Not Just Accounting
May 04, 2021
The next New York City Comptroller will play a critical role not only in holding the next Administration and agencies accountable, investing and managing five pension funds with $248 billion in assets, and partnering in $13 billion City debt issuance, but also in spotlighting and promoting New York City’s fiscal health during and after the economic recovery. CBC's "Comptroller Candidate Forum: Accountability, Not Just Accounting" featured 13-minute conversations with each of the six leading candidates, in succession, allowing candidates to share their vision for the office, answer targeted questions from CBC about how they will use the office’s powers, and identify positions on key issues in a lightning round.The video was lightly edited to remove technical glitches. The content of the conversation was preserved in its entirety.