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Op Ed City Budget

Vote yes on a rainy day fund for New York City

October 21, 2019
When New Yorkers head to the polls to vote, they will find five important ballot proposals, but one in particular is worth supporting because it would make an important change to how the city manages its budget.
Op Ed City Budget

The Rainy Day Fund New York Needs

June 10, 2019
Most New Yorkers are unaware they will have the opportunity this fall to vote to dramatically change their city government.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Intro. No. 1512

April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony Capital Spending

Testimony on Intro. No. 113

February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Testimony Education

Testimony on the New Department of Education Five-Year Capital Plan

December 18, 2018
City officials cannot continue to expect the City can build its way to a solution; making real progress will require implementing operational strategies that alter the use of space and redirect students to facilities with capacity.
Testimony Taxes

New York City Property Tax Reform

November 27, 2018
CBC makes recommendations for property tax reform to fix problems with transparency and equity of the system.
Op Ed Economic Development

The Smart Money on Amazon

November 23, 2018
As New Yorkers search for Black Friday deals, including on Amazon, we are also scrutinizing the deal offered to the retail giant to come to Long Island City.
Testimony Housing

Testimony on the NYCHA Physical Needs Assessment

November 15, 2018
NYCHA has an astounding $32 billion in capital needs, a nearly fivefold increase over the last decade. Today nearly all its properties require substantial rehabilitation.
Op Ed Housing

In Need of Partners

October 17, 2018
The City's committment to create and preserve affordable housing units and make critical repairs at NYCHA is unprecedented. But can this effort address affordability for all rent-burdened New Yorkers?
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits

Pension sweeteners a bitter prospect for New York City

June 15, 2018
The City Council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2019 that totals almost $90 billion. Almost $10 billion will be devoted to pensions for public employees, and the amount is projected to grow. And yet, for some, this is not enough.