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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.
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 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.
Special Feature Public Workforce

The Growth of NYC Employee Headcount

October 17, 2019
Track the City's total headcount growth back to fiscal year 2004 - shows growth by employee category and which agencies are projected to grow the most in the coming years.
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 Public Workforce

Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies

October 08, 2019
How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?
Special Feature Education

Educating an Average NYC Public Elementary School Class Costs About $560,000

September 04, 2019
In 2017 educating an average elementary school class cost $561,246. 
Special Feature City Budget

New York City Spending Growth

August 22, 2019
Spending by City agencies increased $15 billion, while centrally budgeted costs increased $4 billion.
Video City Budget

Breakfast with NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer

June 27, 2019
At a fireside chat with CBC President Andrew Rein, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer discussed City fiscal policy, the need for rainy day reserves, and how to promote New York City’s competitiveness, among other topics.
Special Feature City Budget

Budget Navigator

June 21, 2019
The Budget Navigator is an online tool that allows New Yorkers to be their own budget watchdogs. Users can examine New York State or City revenues and expenses to determine levels of funding in recent years, analyze trends, and see how that funding compares between departments and services.
Video Education

Funding a Sound Basic Education

May 31, 2019
Do schools in NYS have enough money to provide a Sound Basic Education. CBC says yes, except for 21 districts.
Podcast episode City Budget

Episode 74: 1.28 cents, with Patrick Orecki

May 23, 2019
1.28 cents is the amount New York collects in fuel taxes for every vehicle mile driven. A recent CBC report "Switching Gears" explored the implementation of an innovative approach to finance highway and bridge improvements: a vehicle-miles traveled fee. What’s a VMT, and how does it work? CBC's Patrick Orecki joined the podcast to discuss what a VMT might look like in New York.
Video City Budget

Melanie Hartzog, NYC Budget Director

May 17, 2019
OMB Director Melanie Hartzog presented the New York City Executive Budget to CBC Trustees and to answered important questions.
Special Feature City Budget

Facts About The NYC Budget

May 13, 2019
A snapshot of NYC's budget, including projections for spending, headcount, savings, liabilities, and revenue shortfalls in case of a recession.
Video Transportation

CBC Report on NYC Ferry and Subsidies

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.
Video Transportation

Report Slams High Subsidy Cost for Running NYC Ferry Service

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.
Podcast episode City Budget

Episode 68: 202, with Polly Trottenberg

March 21, 2019
202 is the number traffic related fatalities in NYC in 2018, a record low. NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg joined the podcast to discuss the success of Vision Zero, her approach to managing city transit, and her role on the MTA Board.
Podcast episode City Budget

Episode 67: 4.7 mph, with Nicole Gelinas

March 14, 2019
4.7 mph is the speed at which taxis travel in Midtown Manhattan. Nicole Gelinas, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the podcast to discuss traffic, mobility, and the MTA.
Special Feature Capital Spending

NYC Debt Outstanding

March 04, 2019
New York City debt outstanding grew to $119 billion—76 percent since 2005.
Podcast episode City Budget

Episode 66: 25,000 with Vishaan Chakrabarti

February 21, 2019
25,000 is the number of jobs that would have been created under a now-defunct deal with Amazon to create a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. Vishaan Chakrabarti, founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), discusses the deal and how its failure may impact New York City's economic competitiveness.

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