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Video State Budget

Predicting the 2018 fiscal forecast

December 19, 2017
The state faces significant fiscal challenges in the coming year amid changes on the federal level. In 2018 the state is estimated to have a budget deficit of as much as $4.6 billion.
Op Ed Transportation

The MTA's Closely Guarded Secret

December 19, 2017
At next month’s State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to unveil a congestion-pricing proposal that would generate a dedicated funding stream for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Video Economic Development

James Patchett, NYCEDC President and CEO

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.
Op Ed State Budget

Repeal the Film Tax Credit, But Don't Expect Savings Just Yet

December 13, 2017
The Citizens Budget Commission is a long-time critic of the New York State Film Tax Credit program and supports its repeal. However, due to some unusual provisions of state tax law, repeal of the credit will not yield immediate state savings.
Video Education

Breakdown of School Spending at Federal, State, Local Levels

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

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.
Op Ed City Budget

How Queens Residents Rate City Services And Quality Of Life

August 11, 2017
The Citizens Budget Commission recently released the results of a citywide survey of residents’ satisfaction with municipal services and the quality of life in their neighborhoods and across the city.
Op Ed Transportation

Shared sacrifice to save the subways

July 28, 2017
Neither the “city” nor the “state” is a person with a bank account: it is taxpayers who are being called upon to foot the bill. Motorists and workers should also share the burden.
Video State Budget

Differing Numbers on State Spending

June 01, 2017
CBC's Director of State Studies David Friedfel joins Nick Reisman on Capital Tonight to discuss why State spending is growing at almost 4 percent- not the 2 percent that has been reported.
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.
Op Ed City Budget

End de Blasio’s giveaway to bus companies

May 09, 2017
The program was bad policy from the outset-- and was extended for a third year. The City Council should defund it when the budget is adopted.
Video State Budget

The Pros and Cons of a Consitutional Convention

May 01, 2017
By way of referendum on Election Day this year, voters in New York State will decide whether or not the State should convene a Constitutional Convention in 2019 to amend the State Constitution - a right extended to the voting public just once every 20 years.