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8, with Emma Wolfe
December 16, 2021
8 is the number of years Bill de Blasio has been Mayor of New York City. Joining the podcast to look back on those years is Emma Wolfe, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Administration. Emma has been a top staff member and strategist for Bill de Blasio since 2010, starting as Chief of Staff when he was elected Public Advocate, and has been involved with nearly every mayoral initiative and decision of his administration.
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City Budget
47, with NYC Comptroller-Elect Brad Lander
November 19, 2021
47 is the number of people who will have held the office of NYC Comptroller once Brad Lander is sworn in on January 1, 2022. At a breakfast with CBC Trustees, President Andrew Rein sat down for a wide-ranging conversation with the Comptroller-elect, covering subjects including risks to New York’s budget, contracting reform, rezoning, and the need to fix the property tax system.
Video
CBC News
Conversation with NYC Comptroller-Elect Brad Lander
A CBC Event
November 18, 2021
Brad Lander is the NYC Comptroller-elect and current member of the New York City Council, representing the 39th District in Brooklyn.
Special Feature
City Budget
Jobs Recovery Sluggish
The COVID-19 Recession is Different
November 04, 2021
NYC private-sector employment data show how the City’s economy has grown and changed since the 1990s and provide significant insight into how the City is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. CBC will be updating the figures and data quarterly to track the City’s recovery.
Podcast episode
Economic Development
$150 million, with Alicia Glen
July 23, 2021
$150 million is the amount of capital funding NYC has committed toward the creation of a Center for Climate Solutions on Governors Island. Joining the podcast to discuss this and other plans for Governors Island is Alicia Glen, Chair of the Trust of Governors Island and the former Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development.
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City Budget
$103.3 billion, with Comptroller Scott Stringer
July 09, 2021
$103.3 billion is the total amount of spending authorized by the City Council for Fiscal Year 2022. While officials call it a budget of $98.3 billion, the larger figure reflects the full amount to be expended, including $6 billion available from the prior year due to higher than expected tax receipts and federal aid. Joining the podcast to discuss the adopted budget is NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$250 billion, CBC's Comptroller Candidate Forum
May 07, 2021
$250 billion—the assets held by the five pensions funds for which the New York City Comptroller is custodian, administrator, and investment advisor. But that's not the Comptroller's only responsibility. On today's special episode of "What's the [DATA] Point?" with an introduction from Ben and Andrew, listeners will hear CBC's "Comptroller Candidate Forum: Accountability, Not Just Accounting," which featured 13-minute conversations with each of six candidates: Brad Lander, Zach Iscol, Brian Benjamin, Michelle Caruso, Cabrera, Corey Johnson, and David Weprin. Each candidate shared how they plan to use the powers of the NYC Comptroller to serve the people of New York.
Video
CBC News
Comptroller Candidate Forum
Accountability, Not Just Accounting
May 04, 2021
The next New York City Comptroller will play a critical role not only in holding the next Administration and agencies accountable, investing and managing five pension funds with $248 billion in assets, and partnering in $13 billion City debt issuance, but also in spotlighting and promoting New York City’s fiscal health during and after the economic recovery. CBC's "Comptroller Candidate Forum: Accountability, Not Just Accounting" featured 13-minute conversations with each of the six leading candidates, in succession, allowing candidates to share their vision for the office, answer targeted questions from CBC about how they will use the office’s powers, and identify positions on key issues in a lightning round.The video was lightly edited to remove technical glitches. The content of the conversation was preserved in its entirety.
Podcast episode
Transportation
24/7, with Sarah Feinberg and Janno Lieber
April 01, 2021
24/7 is the number of hours and days New Yorkers traditionally have had access to the subway system. In response to the pandemic the MTA suspended overnight service to clean and disinfect the subway, giving riders the confidence they need to return to the system. The pandemic decimated revenue and ridership this past year, but with an infusion of federal funds and slowly returning ridership the MTA financial forecast has stabilized for the time being. However, they're still not out of the woods. Today's guests are two leaders who will chart and manage the course forward for the MTA: New York City Transit Interim President Sarah Feinberg, and MTA Chief Development Officer Janno Lieber.
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CBC News
A Special Conversation with Sarah E. Feinberg and Janno Lieber
March 30, 2021
Sarah Feinberg, New York City Transit Interim President. and Janno Lieber, Chief Development Officer of the MTA, joined the CBC for a special discussion on the challenges the MTA faced over the last year and what it continues to do to address those challenges.
Podcast episode
Transportation
800,000, with John Porcari
March 21, 2021
800,000 is the approximate number of daily passengers who travel on Northeast Corridor trains. The only rail link that connects New York and New Jersey is through a 110-year-old tunnel under the Hudson River. The Biden administration has pledged to move forward the Gateway Program―the planned, phased expansion and renovation of the Northeast Corridor rail line, including the aging tunnel. John Porcari, the founding interim Executive Director of the Gateway Development Corporation, joined the podcast to update listeners on the status of this critical infrastructure project.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$5.3 billion, CBC's Mayoral Forum
February 28, 2021
$5.3 billion is the current estimate of the budget gap the next Mayor will have to close in her or his first year. Ben and CBC President Andrew Rein introduce listeners to CBC's mayoral candidates forum "Managing NYC’s Fiscal Crisis" that featured 10-minute conversations with each of eight candidates: Maya Wiley, Kathryn Garcia, Andrew Yang, Dianne Morales, Eric Adams, Ray McGuire, Scott Stringer, and Shaun Donovan. Each candidate presented their plan to manage the crisis, answered targeted questions, and identified positions on key fiscal issues in a lightning round.
Presentation
City Budget
NYC FY 2022 Preliminary Budget
Balance Today, Challenges Tomorrow
February 04, 2021
The City is not addressing its long-term fiscal problems.
Podcast episode
State Budget
$7.4 billion, with E.J. McMahon
February 03, 2021
$7.4 billion is how much NYS personal income tax was paid in 2018 by residents of other states. This revenue stream may be threatened if a lawsuit over taxation of out-of-state telecommuting residents prevails. Today's guest is E.J. McMahon, adjunct fellow of the Manhattan Institute and senior fellow of the Empire Center. He explains why this lawsuit is so important and also discussed elements of the NYS Executive Budget. And, in her final episode as host, Maria Doulis offers a brief analysis of the NYC Preliminary Budget.
Podcast episode
Transportation
275, with MTA Board Member Veronica Vanterpool
November 21, 2019
275 is the number of meetings Veronica Vanterpool has attended since she was appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is one of four individuals appointed by the Mayor to the 21 member board. She joined the pod to discuss her time on the board, the important challenges facing the MTA, and more.
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City Budget
275, with MTA Board Member Veronica Vanterpool
November 21, 2019
275 is the number of meetings Veronica Vanterpool has attended since she was appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is one of four individuals appointed by the Mayor to the 21 member board. She joined the pod to discuss her time on the board, the important challenges facing the MTA, and more.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$15 billion, with Dean Fuleihan
November 12, 2019
$15 billion is the CBC's estimate of the three-year revenue shortfall for New York City government in a recession. First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan joined CBC President Andrew Rein for a wide-ranging discussion about the City's budget, closing Rikers, access to hydropower, NYC's competitiveness, and more.
Video
CBC News
Breakfast with First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
A CBC Breakfast Series
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
Spectrum News NY1
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
Spectrum News NY1
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.