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Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the MTA’s Access-A-Ride Program
December 18, 2019
The City should work with the MTA to assure that Access-A-Ride will achieve firm financial footing while providing a cost-effective and efficient service.
Press Release
Health Care
CBC Report Finds NYC H+H Recovered Only 54 Percent of Associated Patient Care Costs from Insurers
Compared to 85 Percent for Safety Net Hospitals
December 16, 2019
Majority of H+H Deficit was due to low revenue for care to Medicaid patients, not uncompensated care for the uninsured.
Press Release
Housing
Working Group to Address Full Capital Needs for NYCHA's Chelsea Developments
The City of New York, Office of the Mayor
October 10, 2019
Mayor de Blasio today announced the creation of a working group to address the future of the Fulton Houses, Elliot-Chelsea, and Chelsea Addition NYCHA developments.
Press Release
Education
CBC Identifies Strategies to Significantly Reduce Public School Crowding and Save $2.4 Billion
July 10, 2019
CBC released a comprehensive report demonstrating how administrative solutions can reduce school crowding.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Intro 1574 to Establish Commercial Waste Zones in New York City
June 27, 2019
Establishing commercial waste zones can increase efficiency in collection, achieve substantial VMT reduction, and reduce the negative externalities.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission
May 09, 2019
CBC recommends this Commission exercise caution when proposing changes to the City’s fiscal management structures and processes.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Intro. No. 1512
on the Establishment of a Director of Ferry Operations
April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on the Proposed Paper Carryout Bag Fee
Submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
April 16, 2019
CBC supports proposed legislation to impose a 5-cent fee on most paper carryout bags.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Charter-Defined Budget and Management Practices
Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission
March 11, 2019
While many worthwhile ideas will be proposed, CBC believes the Commission should focus on and proposing only those changes essential to the Charter’s purpose
Press Release
Transportation
CBC Recommends Five Principles for Congestion Pricing
February 13, 2019
The CBC today released its five key principles for crafting an effective congestion pricing program.
Testimony
Capital Spending
Testimony on Intro. No. 113
For an Online Database of Pending Construction Projects
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.