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Letter State Budget

New York State Should Responsibly Address Serious Fiscal Imbalance

December 10, 2019

The Citizens Budget Commission welcomes the recognition that the State must immediately address its serious fiscal imbalance.

Video Education

Taking a Look at Foundation Aid

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.

Letter Capital Spending

CBC Urges Governor to Authorize Design-Build for NYC Agencies

November 27, 2019

CBC urges Governor Cuomo to sign A7636B/S6293A, which would authorize NYC to use design-build and other innovative capital procurement methods.

Video State Budget

Projected Deficits in NYS Budget

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.

Letter Public Workforce

CBC Urges Governor to Veto Bill Increasing NYC School Bus Contract Costs

November 19, 2019

CBC urges Governor Cuomo to veto A7749/S6208, which would impose costly restrictions on school bus contracts in NYC.

Letter Capital Spending

CBC Urges Governor to Sign A4880/S1673 to Improve Capital Planning

November 11, 2019

The CBC recommends that the Governor sign A4880/S1673, which would improve capital planning for transportation infrastructure in New York State.

Video City Budget

Breakfast with First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan

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.

Video Transportation

TWU Rallies for Better Contract Outside MTA Headquarters

October 31, 2019

Thousands of transit workers are turning up the heat on the MTA, demanding a new contract with a wage hike.

Video City Budget

Breaking Down the Proposed Changes to the City Charter

October 29, 2019

CBC President Andrew Rein explains the importance of voting "yes" on ballot question #4, which would allow for the creation of a “rainy day fund” and let the city save money during prosperous times.

Letter Transportation

The MTA Needs to Show How it will Fund the Full Cost of 581 New Police Officers

October 18, 2019

Without new funding or major savings in other areas, the proposed increase in the MTA police force will significantly increase the MTA’s operating deficit.

Letter Pensions & Benefits

CBC Urges Veto of 18 Benefit Sweeteners

October 18, 2019

The Governor should veto all 18 bills and send a strong message that past reforms will not be overturned.

Video Transportation

MTA Fare Inreases Ahead?

October 15, 2019

MTA’s $50 billion plan to upgrade transit system will likely lead to fare increases.

Video Housing

Vicki Been, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development

October 11, 2019

Deputy Mayor Been joined CBC to discuss City housing and economic development policy in a fireside chat with CBC President Andrew Rein.

Special Feature Housing

Facts About Housing

October 10, 2019

This infographic presents a snapshot of Mayor's Housing Plan, Capital Commitments for Housing, NYCHA's Capital Needs, and NYC Tax Expenditures and Revenue.

Special Feature Public Workforce