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Economic Development
James Patchett, NYCEDC President and CEO
CBC Breakfast Series
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.
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Economic Development
Tax Increment Financing: A Primer
December 05, 2017
This report provides an overview of TIF and a five-point checklist drawn from lessons learned from past projects to help identify potential TIF projects.
Report
Economic Development
Opaque and Duplicative
Local Economic Development in New York State
October 30, 2017
Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) and Local Development Corporations (LDCs) should be consolidated at the regional level and their reporting requirements strengthened.
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Energy & Environment
John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
A CBC Breakfast Series
October 26, 2017
CBC Breakfast conversation with John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
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Education
Breakdown of School Spending at Federal, State, Local Levels
Spectrum News
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.
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City Budget
NYC Resident Feedback Survey: Community District Results
Reveal Wide "Satisfaction Gap" Between Districts
June 30, 2017
How do New Yorkers feel about quality of life and municipal services? It varies tremendously by community district.
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City Budget
NYC Resident Feedback Survey: Report of Results
May 16, 2017
10,000 New Yorkers responded to a survey about which services they're satisfied with -- and which are in need of improvement.
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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.
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Economic Development
A Blueprint for Economic Development Reform
March 13, 2017
Five ways to approach economic development reform.
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Education
Is It a Good Deal?
How New Yorkers Should Judge The Next Teachers' Contract
November 11, 2009
The New York City teachers’ contract expired on October 31, 2009. A new agreement may be reached soon. As the City faces a $5 billion budget gap for the next fiscal year and key educational reforms remain unfinished, here are key questions parents and taxpayers should ask to judge whether the next contract is a good deal for them.
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Economic Development
Overhauling the New York Power Authority's Economic Development Programs
September 22, 2009
This report focuses on the numerous subsidized power programs for economic development run by the New York Power Authority. It is the second in a series, the intent of which is to identify ways that New York's current tools can be used more effectively.