Fair Fares is adjusted too low—it doesn’t reach ppl who commute to work every day. “[An expansion] would cover one in four working NYers, to cover ppl earning 20% more than min wage, and putting $750 back in the pocket of a full-time commuter,” CBC's Andrew Rein tells NY1:

"Yes, CBC wants to spend money [on Fair Fares NYC]" – CBC's Adam Schmidt submits testimony to NYC Council

As quoted in @nytimes.com, why CBC thinks increasing Fair Fares NYC to 250% of Fed Poverty Level is $ worth spending. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/n...

CBC President Andrew Rein released this statement on Governor Kathy Hochul's FY27 general agreement announcement:

View our group memo of opposition with @cbcny.bsky.social, @etany.org, @partnership4nyc.bsky.social, @rpa.org, and Transits Cost Project on a bill that would require two-person crews on every NYC subway train reinventalbany.org/2026/04/grou...

Hear @andrewsrein.bsky.social , president of the @cbcny.bsky.social, discuss a new report showing NYC is losing residents at every income level, and what the city can do about it. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/how-to...

CBC’s President Andrew Rein joined PIX11 to break down CBC’s new NYC Data Dashboard: Full segment here: t.co/FFaWWoCuq2

“‘What we see is more ppl leaving than coming,’ [Andrew Rein told Gothamist re new CBC report], which pegged NYC pop at 8.6M, down marginally from a year earlier. ‘We see it being wealthy people, middle-class people and poorer people, evenly distributed.’” t.co/LV4H1NPhoE

CBC's Andrew Rein released this statement, agreeing with @nyccomptroller.bsky.social @marklevinenyc.bsky.social on imp of strengthening Rainy Day Fund:

This Thursday, Feb 26th at 7pm. Join us for a Housing talk with @cbcny.bsky.social's Sean Campion. We'll discuss NY State Environmental Quality Review Act and Gov. Hochul's proposed reforms. RSVP: cnliberalism.org/events/nyc-s...

CBC's Andrew Rein joined NY1's Shannan Ferry to talk about what we're looking for in Mayor Mamdani's upcoming City preliminary budget:

Andy “Train Daddy” Byford is leading Penn Station’s revitalization for Amtrak. What should the station look like?What happens to MSG? Who pays—and who’s in charge? Hear Byford with CBC President Andrew Rein on What’s the Data Point? soundcloud.com/ggcbcpodcast...

"CBC’s [new] report highlights NYC already imposes highest combined corp tax rate in the nation, about 17.44%, and proposals to raise state corp taxes further could push it above 22%, nearly double New Jersey’s rate." via AMNY www.amny.com/news/mamdani...

"We need to be competitive. That's why we should hold the line on taxes."—CBC's Andrew Rein on ABC7 NY re #TinCup yest

What happens if NYS top corporate tax rate increases? NY business enviro is already challenging: 🟣10th worst state for starting small businesses 🟣3rd slowest in avg growth in small businesses 🟣2nd most regulated state in nation Details in Risky Business: cbcny.org/research/ris...

“He has to close the budget gap, fund his programs that he's promised to people and deal with potential fed cuts" - CBC's Andrew Rein on NYC fiscal outlook, what Mamdani has on plate re budget gap & how to address budget shortfall

I spy with my little eye 👁️: CBC's 'Mayoral Budget Blueprint' positioning in Mamdani's exec order for Chief Efficiency Officers! We'll be watching this one closely. www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

CBC supports Governor Hochul’s proposal to modernize SEQR. Exempting modest housing and infrastructure projects—and setting clear review deadlines—would cut costs, shorten timelines, and remove uncertainty that stops housing from getting built. cbcny.org/testimony-re...

Trustee Breakfast day! Tune in live at 8.30am as we host Andy Byford, special advisor to the Amtrak Board for the Penn Station Transformation, in conversation w/CBC’s Andrew Rein: streamy.cloud/cbcny.html

CBC's Andrew Rein appeared on The Capitol Pressroom recently to talk through Governor Hochul's FY 2027 budget. 👂Listen in! capitolpressroom.org/2026/01/21/m...

"Governor & Legislature should make #smartchoices — holding line on taxes, prioritizing core programs, and not adding unaffordable spending—to improve NYS’s affordability, sustain programs, and ensure NY is attractive to families & businesses."—CBC www.crainsnewyork.com/politics-pol...

“We have a progressive tax structure that is volatile...We are seeing the benefits now, but at some point, there will be a recession. We should be putting some of the money aside for a recession reserve.” CBC's Andrew Rein tells The CITY re State budget: www.thecity.nyc/2026/01/20/h...

CBC President Andrew S Rein released this statement on the New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on behalf of the CBC:

NYS Budget day is here, and CBC is on the ground ready to translate, fact check, and reveal impacts!  With a big structural gap and federal cuts ahead, smart choices matter—targeting aid where it’s needed most and funding it sustainably. #NYSBudget

What will we see in the Exec Budget? We expect affordability will stay front and center. Let’s hope proposed programs are affordable for the State budget, so they don’t leave the people without in a future self-inflicted crisis. #NYSBudget

In Albany for today’s NYS Executive Budget! CBC is reviewing the numbers, stress-testing the claims, and assessing what the proposal means for taxpayers and services. Press looking for fast analysis, data, or on-the-record comment can reach us at: [email protected]

Reflections on yesterday’s #SOTS2026 🧵

CBC President @andrewsrein.bsky.social released this statement in response to New York State of the State 2026:

Here's what's on our wish list for #SOTS2026

What does “smarter spending” mean for New York? CBC’s Andrew Rein joined WABC to talk budget priorities, efficiency & why smart choices matter more than bigger price tags: wabcradio.com/episode/andr...

“State leaders will be tempted to boost spending that garners good will today but generates bad consequences tomorrow.” CBC's Andrew Rein makes the case for smart—but difficult—choices ahead of Albany’s budget season in the Daily News www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/06/g...

Reinvent Albany @cbcny.bsky.social @partnership4nyc.bsky.social @rpa.org and Transit Costs Project thank @governor.ny.gov for vetoing A4873/S4091, the bill that would have prohibited MTA from using one-person train operation (OPTO). See our statement: buff.ly/PI2zEAH

MTA 2026 Budget takeaway: The MTA’s near-term budget is stable, but long-term risks are real. CBC’s new report explains what’s underneath the headlines. READ here: bit.ly/4j0H4yp

CBC is HIRING! Seeking Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team. Help shape policy on NY’s finances, taxes, education, and more. Details: cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...

Missed it? Watch CBC’s Trustee breakfast conversation with Dean Fuleihan on NYC’s fiscal outlook and the opportunities and challenges ahead for the incoming #Mamdani administration. Watch the full video: bit.ly/48OG64V

On the latest episode of What’s the [DATA] Point? CM Julie Menin joins CBC’s pres Andrew Rein and NYLS' Ben Max for a timely conversation on what comes next for the City Council—and for New York City. soundcloud.com/ggcbcpodcast...

Happening this morning: CBC hosts incoming First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan for a conversation on the challenges facing NYC & the Mamdani admin's plan to enact affordability agenda Today | 8:30AM WATCH here: streamy.cloud/cbcny.html

New York’s next Council Speaker will have major influence over NYC budget, land use, and oversight. CBC + @benmax.bsky.social chat with Council Member Julie Menin to hear her plans for leading the Council and working with Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Watch: nyls.zoom.us/j/9535507793...

What’s on presumptive NYC Council speaker Julie Menin’s mind as she preps for the role? Wednesday: CBC’s Andrew Rein and NY Law School’s Ben Max host a conversation with her to find out. Last min registration avail here: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/q1p1gi...

How did NYC get itself into the 1970s fiscal crisis? Many thanks to Urbanist Ariel for bringing the lessons of history to life today. It’s easier to steer where we’re going if we know where we’ve been. www.instagram.com/reel/DR7cxMM...

NYS must make Smart Choices to navigate choppy waters. Precarious budget. Affordability challenges. Federal hits. Rising energy demand and climate risks. Domestic outmigration. CBC’s NEW report lays out #SmartChoices needed to meet these interlocking challenges: bit.ly/4rn13L8

CBC’s new What’s the [DATA] Point? breaks down our Comptrollerpalooza 2025 conversation with Lander, DiNapoli & Levine on NYC’s fiscal future! Listen NOW: soundcloud.com/ggcbcpodcast...

It’s comptrollerpalooza at CBC’s Trustee Breakfast this morning. @bradlander.bsky.social, @tomdinapoli.bsky.social and @marklevinenyc.bsky.social are joining us live to dig into New York City’s fiscal future and what’s ahead. Tune in! vimeo.com/event/552103...

NEW REPORT: NYC will spend $1.4B—1.2% of its budget—on parks in FY26, nearly the same share as in 1974. But debt service has increased, meaning operations are a smaller share of the pie. Read more here: bit.ly/42TfuMJ

We're seeking a Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team! Help shape policy on NY’s finances, taxes, education, and more. Full job description: cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...

Ballot Measures 2–5: ✅ Next up on the road to smarter, faster government: reforming SEQRA!

Fare and toll evasion cost the MTA $1 billion in 2024. The good news is trends are headed in the right direction for the first time in 5 years. Read our recs to the MTA to keep the progress going: bit.ly/3HVxf6O

New York City spent $1.2B on CityFHEPS housing vouchers in FY25. Do mayoral candidates want to shrink, expand or hold the program steady? Cuomo: Hold steady Mamdani: Expand Sliwa: Hold steady Walden: Hold steady Detailed responses: bit.ly/4ma1Mfg

What do New York City’s mayoral candidates want to do with personal income tax rates? Andrew Cuomo: ↓ Decrease Zohran Mamdani: ↑ Increase Curtis Sliwa: ↓ Decrease Jim Walden: → Keep Same Full breakdown of their positions: bit.ly/4ma1Mfg

As #NewYork faces challenges including affordability, service quality and gaps, and fierce competition from other states for residents and businesses, there is renewed discussion on how much to #tax high earners: bit.ly/4pbTMx1