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State Budget
Predicting the 2018 fiscal forecast
December 19, 2017
The state faces significant fiscal challenges in the coming year amid changes on the federal level. In 2018 the state is estimated to have a budget deficit of as much as $4.6 billion.
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Economic Development
James Patchett, NYCEDC President and CEO
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.
Letter
Transportation
CBC Urges Governor to Veto Two Free Transfers Legislation
December 14, 2017
CBC calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto bill that would require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide two free transfers between subways and buses within a two-hour period.
Letter
Economic Development
Governor Cuomo Should Veto Bills Expanding Economic Development Programs
November 20, 2017
CBC recommends Governor Cuomo veto three bills that would expand an economic development program.
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State Budget
Cuomo's Hollywood Fundraising Raises Eyebrows Regarding NY's Film Tax Credit
November 16, 2017
Governor Andrew Cuomo is back in New York after a rare, overnight trip to California, fundraising with Hollywood executives whose industry has benefited from New York's $420 million film tax credit program.
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Health Care
The Challenges of Enhancing Effective Engagement of Community Based Organizations in Performing Provider Systems
November 13, 2017
This event is the first of a series of symposiums on challenges in implementing Medicaid redesign strategies. Keynote address and presentation were given by NYS Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson.
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State Budget
John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
October 26, 2017
CBC Breakfast conversation with John Rhodes, Chair of the Public Service Commission
Letter
State Budget
CBC Urges Governor to Veto Expensive Benefit Sweeteners
October 12, 2017
CBC calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto 16 bills that would provide expensive enhancements to government employee and retiree benefits.
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Housing
HPD Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer
September 21, 2017
CBC Breakfast conversation with NYC Housing and Preservation Development Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer.
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Education
Breakdown of School Spending at Federal, State, Local Levels
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
Deep dig on NYC finances
August 29, 2017
CBC's Maria Doulis discusses New York City's finances, transportation issues, and its relationship with NY State with the Bond Buyer's Paul Burton and Evercore's Howard Cure.
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Taxes
The Nelson Report: CBC’s Maria Doulis on NYC’s fiscal issues
July 10, 2017
New York State and local tax deductions, New York City’s $85 billion fiscal plan for 2018, and the inequity of New York City’s real estate property tax system.
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State Budget
Differing Numbers on State Spending
June 01, 2017
CBC's Director of State Studies David Friedfel joins Nick Reisman on Capital Tonight to discuss why State spending is growing at almost 4 percent- not the 2 percent that has been reported.
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City Budget
NYC Budget Director Dean Fuleihan (2017)
May 19, 2017
2017 Annual Budget Briefing with NYC Budget Director Dean Fuleihan
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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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State Budget
The Pros and Cons of a Consitutional Convention
May 01, 2017
By way of referendum on Election Day this year, voters in New York State will decide whether or not the State should convene a Constitutional Convention in 2019 to amend the State Constitution - a right extended to the voting public just once every 20 years.
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State Budget
Maria T. Vullo, Superintendent of NYS Dept of Financial Services
April 25, 2017
CBC Breakfast with Superintendent Maria T. Vullo in April 2017.
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State Budget
Economic Development Spending Oversight
March 31, 2017
CBC's David Friedfel discusses economic development spending and needed reforms on Capital Tonight.
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City Budget
Panel Discussion on Proposed Federal Policies & the Impact on the New York City Budget
March 20, 2017
ABNY Power Breakfast participants discuss the potential impact of proposed federal policies on the New York budget and the overall economy.
Letter
State Budget
Advocating Procurement Reforms in the Executive Budget
March 13, 2017
We write to recommend additions to the portions of the Good Government and EthicsReform Article VII bill in the 2018 Executive Budget pertaining to procurement reform.