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CBC News
A Conversation with SUNY Chancellor Dr. Jim Malatras
December 08, 2020
Chancellor Malatras discussed his work with the Governor to mitigate the pandemic, his vision for SUNY, and how it is responding to the pandemic.
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CBC News
Conversation with Dr. Thomas R. Frieden
A CBC Event
October 29, 2020
Dr. Tom Frieden joined CBC to discuss COVID-19 and what leaders can do to promote a safe, healthy and prosperous future.
Statement
Public Workforce
Statement on Borrowing vs. Layoffs in NYC Budget
September 02, 2020
The New York City budget adopted 64 days ago commits to $1 billion in recurring savings from negotiations with labor unions; however, to date apparently no savings have been agreed upon.
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Housing
Building Our Future
A Panel Discussion on Spurring Housing Production to Improve NYC's Competitiveness and Affordability
August 26, 2020
Housing affordability for New Yorkers of all incomes is important to the competitiveness of the NYC region.
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CBC News
CBCNY to New York State: "Delaying Budget Cuts Will Only Create More Problems"
Spectrum News
August 18, 2020
David Friedfel, the director of State Studies for the Citizens Budget Commission (CBCNY), told Capital Tonight host Susan Arbetter that the longer the state waits to make cuts to the budget, the more painful those decisions will become.
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CBC News
Faced with Dwindling Bail Out Options, de Blasio Threatens Layoffs
Spectrum News
August 13, 2020
"The city pays the full premium for employees, retirees and their families. It's a deal that no other New Yorker in the private sector has," said Maria Doulis, vice-president at the Citizens Budget Commission. "Getting together around items like that can preserve jobs for public workers and preserve services for New Yorkers in general."
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CBC News
Sages of the Ages
Lessons from Past Fiscal Crises and Perspectives on the Present
June 02, 2020
CBC hosted a special panel discussion of prominent fiscal experts who helped New York overcome some of the most dire crises of the past. They provided insights and lessons from past experiences to help us understand and navigate the looming crisis.
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CBC News
Focus Shifts to Reopening NYC
WNBC News 4 New York
May 28, 2020
Since de Blasio took office, he has expanded the City budget by about $20 billion, and he now estimates the pandemic blew a $9 billion hole in this year's budget.
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State Budget
State Budget Breakdown
New York NOW from WMHT
April 04, 2020
David Friedfel from CBC breaks down the final spending plan and what it means for New Yorkers.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the New York State Fiscal Year 2021 Enacted Budget
April 02, 2020
CBC President Andrew S. Rein issued this statement on the NYS FY 2021 Enacted Budget:
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the Medicaid Redesign Team Recommendations
March 19, 2020
The MRT had a difficult task to do with little time, and deserves credit for soliciting public feedback, considering hundreds of proposals, and rising to the challenge of proposing significant reforms and savings without recommending tax increases.
Statement
State Budget
CBC Urges State Leaders to Adopt a "Bare Bones" Budget That Supports Pandemic Response
March 17, 2020
A world pandemic has created unprecedented dangers and hardships in New York State and New York City.
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CBC News
How the Coronavirus Affects the City and State’s Bottom Line
Spectrum News NY1
March 10, 2020
Andrew Rein discuss the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the city and state’s bottom line.
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CBC News
88th Annual Awards Dinner
Honoring Richard Ravitch, the NYS Attorney General, and NYS Comptroller
March 03, 2020
The CBC Annual Dinner honoring Richard Ravitch, the Office of the New York State Attorney General, and the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
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Housing
Gregory Russ, NYCHA Chair & CEO
A CBC Breakfast Series
January 28, 2020
NYCHA Chair & CEO Gregory Russ joined CBC to discuss public housing in a fireside chat with CBC President Andrew Rein.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the NYS Executive Budget for FY 2021
January 22, 2020
As details of the Governor’s plan are examined over the coming weeks and months, CBC will release additional analysis and commentary.
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CBC News
Taking a Look at Foundation Aid
WMHT
December 05, 2019
After months of public roundtables, will state lawmakers move to change the formula that determines aid for public schools? The Times Union’s Rachel Silberstein speaks with three education advocates about why they think it should happen.
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CBC News
Projected Deficits in NYS Budget
WFXV Eyewitness News
November 26, 2019
A mid-year New York State budget update shows a $6.1 billion gap estimated in Fiscal Year 2021 and even higher deficits projected in the following years.
Statement
State Budget
CBC Statement on the New York State FY 2020 Midyear Update
November 22, 2019
Statement by Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) President Andrew S. Rein on the New York State FY 2020 Midyear Update
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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.