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Education
Funding a Sound Basic Education
Spectrum News NY1
May 31, 2019
Do schools in NYS have enough money to provide a Sound Basic Education. CBC says yes, except for 21 districts.
Blog
Education
Adopted Budget Continues Unequal Access to a Sound Basic Education
May 22, 2019
It will cost NYS school districts approximately $62.6 billion to provide a sound basic education to all students, yet several districts will not have enough funding.
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Transportation
Switching Gears: A New Way to Fund Transportation
A Panel Discussion
May 14, 2019
The Rockefeller Institute of Government and CBC hosted "Switching Gears: A New Way to Fund Transportation," a presentation and expert panel discussion on the vehicle-miles travel (VMT) fee.
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Transportation
Citizens’ Group Exploring ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee’ To Help Pay For Fixing NY Roads
CBS New York
May 13, 2019
A new report by the Citizens Budget Commission says New York needs $5.7 billion to keep roads in “good repair.”
Blog
Public Workforce
NYS Legislature Introduces 130 Benefit Sweetener Bills
May 01, 2019
For the remaining seven weeks of the legislative session, members will propose to enhance the benefits of State and local public employees and retirees.
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Pensions & Benefits
2019 Benefit Sweetener Scorecard
New York State Bill Tracker
May 01, 2019
For the remaining seven weeks of the legislative session, members will propose to enhance the benefits of State and local public employees and retirees.
Blog
Taxes
Follow the Money
The MTA’s New Revenues
April 05, 2019
The NYS Adopted FY 2020 Budget directs three revenue sources to support the MTA. This blog clarifies what the revenue streams are and how they will flow to the lockbox.
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Transportation
CBC Report on NYC Ferry and Subsidies
Fox 5 News
March 30, 2019
According to a CBC report, the number of NYC Ferry passengers for all of last year is less than the number of passengers who ride NYC subways in just one day. Mayor de Blasio defends the ferry service & says it’s a long-term investment.
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Transportation
Report Slams High Subsidy Cost for Running NYC Ferry Service
Specrum News NY1
March 29, 2019
A new study by the Citizens Budget Commission finds that each trip costs taxpayers $10.73. That's more than 10 times the subsidy for a trip on the subway at $1.05.
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Education
Funding a Sound Basic Education in 2020
March 07, 2019
Despite significant funding increases over the past decade, some districts in New York State still do not have the resources to provide a sound basic education.
Letter
Transportation
Hold Public Confirmation Hearings for MTA Vacancies
A Letter to Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
February 20, 2019
We write to ask that the State Senate conduct confirmation processes for appointees to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) through public hearings.
Blog
Transportation
Principles for Congestion Pricing
February 13, 2019
Motorists should pay a greater share of the costs of mass transit to offset the negative impacts of auto use. CBC recommends five principles to guide the crafting of a congestion pricing program
Special Feature
Transportation
Facts About NYC Transit
February 09, 2019
This infographic presents a snapshot of NYC Transit's operating epenses, on-time performance, ridership, and 5 year capital plans.
Letter
Education
CBC Urges Approval of Preschool Special Education Oversight Bill
December 10, 2013
CBC urges the approval of A7302-A/S5568-A, a bill that will improve the oversight of preschool special education program providers and reduce fraud, abuse and mismanagement.
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Transportation
Recent Confusion over the MTA’s Financial Condition and What to Do About It
October 10, 2013
CBC offers its perspective on the New York Times’ “Room for Debate” question, “Is there any hope for NYC Transit?”
Letter
Education
CBC Encourages Governor Cuomo to Approve Bill on Preschool Special Education Program Providers
July 02, 2013
In a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, the CBC urges approval of A7302-A/S5568-A, which will improve the oversight of preschool special education program providers.
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Public Workforce
Binding Arbitration Law: Don’t Extend It, Improve It
June 13, 2013
State leaders should amend the binding arbitration statute for police, firefighters and others to resolve labor contract impasses to emphasize a government's "ability to pay."
Blog
Education
New York Tops the List in State Public School Spending
June 03, 2013
In 2011 per pupil education spending nationwide fell 0.4%. In New York, however, per pupil spending increased 2.5% from $18,618 to $19,076, fully 81% above the national average and placing it at the top of the spending list for all 50 states.
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Pensions & Benefits
Deputy Mayor Caswell Holloway
CBC Breakfast Series
April 17, 2013
CBC Breakfast with NYC Deputy Mayor Caswell Holloway in April 2013.
Blog
State Budget
Little Noticed but Significant: The Sound Recommendations of the SAGE Commission
April 15, 2013
Reviews the worthwhile recommendations of the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, or “SAGE” Commission.