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Education
More Money, Little Accountability
New York Continues to Increase State School Aid
October 03, 2022
New York State’s schools spend nearly twice the national average per student, without delivering above-average results in achievement.
Report
Economic Development
Improving New York City’s Land Use Decision-Making Process
September 06, 2022
This report examines and identifies why New York’s land use decision-making process impedes action to address New York’s needs and recommends improvements.
Report
Transportation
Prioritizing the MTA's Critical Capital Needs
What to Do When You Can’t Do It All
August 23, 2022
The MTA has significant needs for capital investment, from signal modernization and track improvements to new subway and train cars to making stations across the system accessible.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on the Empire State Development General Project Plan and Letter of Mutual Agreement with the City for the Penn Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
July 26, 2022
Catalyzing development in the Penn Station district and renovating the station itself should help New York’s competitiveness and enable future growth.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on NYC Ferry Forward Plan
July 14, 2022
The Adams Administration plans to take some important, positive steps to improve the finances and transparency of NYC Ferry.
Press Release
Economic Development
Pennsylvania Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
June 24, 2022
Read more on the outstanding issues that must be addressed for the project to have the maximum and most cost-effective impact for all New Yorkers.
Letter
Transportation
Coalition of Advocates in Support of Congestion Pricing
Letter to the Governor
June 23, 2022
The goals of congestion pricing when the legislation was passed in 2019 are now more pressing than ever.
Video
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.
Letter
Education
Letter to Governor Hochul Urging Veto of New York City Class Size Bill
A.10498/S.9460
June 13, 2022
The Citizens Budget Commission urges you to veto A.10498/S.9460, which would set class size limits in New York City public schools.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on Economic Development Database and Film Tax Credit in the Fiscal Year 2023 Enacted Budget
April 08, 2022
For too long New York has been a leader in economic development spending, but not a leader in economic development program results.
Report
Economic Development
Determining an Appropriate Buffalo Stadium Subsidy
Don't Just Wing It
March 21, 2022
New York does not have a good track record of demonstrating that its economic development programs yield benefits exceeding their costs.
Statement
Economic Development
Statement Regarding the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Economic Development
February 16, 2022
Without improvements in the State’s allocation decisions, oversight and reporting, and evaluation, New Yorkers are unlikely to get the value and economic impact they deserve.
Statement
State Budget
Statement Regarding the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation
February 15, 2022
The Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget includes new and increased funding for State and local transportation infrastructure, including projects to improve the state of good repair of roads and bridges, redesign and restructure highways and bridges, and increase support for regional transportation authorities.
Video
Transportation
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.
Letter
Capital Spending
CBC Urges Governor to Sign S199B/A4010B to Improve Capital Planning
A Letter to the Governor
December 13, 2021
CBC recommends that you sign S199B/A4010B, which would improve capital planning and reporting for transportation infrastructure in New York State.
Letter
Energy & Environment
CBC Letter to Inform City Council Oversight Hearing on Building Electrification
Recommendations on Local Law 97 Implementation
November 17, 2021
Local Law 97 of 2019 set limits on the annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of most buildings larger than 25,000 square feet in New York City
Report
Energy & Environment
4 Facts About New York’s Transportation Emissions
November 11, 2021
As the State implements policies to meet these ambitious targets, shrinking emissions from transportation will be vitally important.
Letter
Transportation
Groups Urge Governor to Sign the MTA Open Data Act
A Letter to the Governor
October 14, 2021
The legislation is a common-sense step to increase transparency and improve efficiency at the largest state public authority.
Report
Energy & Environment
Balancing Incentives to Maximize Emission Reduction
Recommendations on Local Law 97 Implementation
August 26, 2021
To meet LL97’s emissions reductions goals most cost-effectively, DOB, in consultation with the advisory board, should tailor the policy and compliance rules to provide building owners the most cost-effective compliance paths.
Report
Transportation
The Track to Fiscal Stability
Operations Reforms for the MTA
May 25, 2021
Given the implementation challenges, saving the full $2.9 billion by 2024 may not be likely. Still, significant changes should be pursued—and achieved—if the MTA is to be on a fiscally sustainable path.