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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.
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.
Testimony Economic Development

Testimony on Economic Development Programs

November 13, 2017
Testimony on economic development programs that leverage state funds to translate technological advancements into viable long-term business development and economic growth.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Getting to Zero Waste by 2030

September 18, 2017
The plan "One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City" set a goal of zero waste by 2030. Though progress has been made, there is a long way to go to achieve cost-efficient waste collection, disposal systems, and operations.
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.
Testimony Transportation

Improving the New York City Subway System

August 08, 2017
System enhancements have often been prioritized over capital improvements of the MTA's infrastructure. The sensible and ambitious turnaround plan should be funded by motorists and increased labor productivity.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony in Support of the Open Budget Act

June 12, 2017
CBC supports Intro #1176 to require OMB to make relevant budgetary documents available on the city’s website; the OpenData web portal; and via an open application program interface in both a human-readable and machine-readable format.
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.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on the NYC FY2018 Executive Budget

May 25, 2017
As City leaders move toward adopting the budget, CBC recommends greater spending restraint; increasing efficiency savings; bolstering reserves; and improving the capital planning process.
Testimony Education

Public Comment on School Planning and Siting Process

May 24, 2017
CBC offers two recommendations for improving the school planning and siting process: maximize use of existing capacity, and target new capacity to areas with the highest need.
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.
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.