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6 days ago
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:
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MTA 2026 Budget takeaway: The MTAâs near-term budget is stable, but long-term risks are real. CBCâs new report explains whatâs underneath the headlines. READ here:
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MTAÂ Operating Budget Outlook: Short-Term Stability, Long-Term Risks
The MTA is relying on $2.1 billion in one-time revenues over the next four years. While they reduce short-term financial pressures, they will not be available in future years, thereby masking the gap ...
https://bit.ly/4j0H4yp
7 days ago
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CBC is HIRING! Seeking Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team. Help shape policy on NYâs finances, taxes, education, and more. Details:
cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...
8 days ago
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Missed it? Watch CBCâs Trustee breakfast conversation with Dean Fuleihan on NYCâs fiscal outlook and the opportunities and challenges ahead for the incoming
#Mamdani
administration. Watch the full video:
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Conversation with Incoming First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
Dean Fuleihan was named to become First Deputy Mayor by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in November 2025.
https://bit.ly/48OG64V
8 days ago
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On the latest episode of Whatâs the [DATA] Point? CM Julie Menin joins CBCâs pres Andrew Rein and NYLS' Ben Max for a timely conversation on what comes next for the City Councilâand for New York City.
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8 days ago
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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:
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11 days ago
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New Yorkâs 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:
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15 days ago
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Whatâs on presumptive NYC Council speaker Julie Meninâs mind as she preps for the role? Wednesday: CBCâs Andrew Rein and NY Law Schoolâs Ben Max host a conversation with her to find out. Last min registration avail here:
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17 days ago
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How did NYC get itself into the 1970s fiscal crisis? Many thanks to Urbanist Ariel for bringing the lessons of history to life today. Itâs easier to steer where weâre going if we know where weâve been.
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Urbanist on Instagram: "đ¨ 50 years ago NYC had a fiscal crisis due to the massive amounts of spending it was doing for years. Could this be an important lesson for us moving forward? Andrew Rein, the...
New York City's 1975 fiscal crisis was a major turning point in the city's history. The city's rapid spending and lack of financial management led to a major crisis. In this video, Andrew Rein, Presid...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR7cxMMgFv_/?igsh=MWR1am8xNHBjamhr
17 days ago
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NYS must make Smart Choices to navigate choppy waters. Precarious budget. Affordability challenges. Federal hits. Rising energy demand and climate risks. Domestic outmigration. CBCâs NEW report lays out
#SmartChoices
needed to meet these interlocking challenges:
bit.ly/4rn13L8
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Smart Choices, Better Future for New Yorkers Statewide
New York now confronts new challenges. Many places, particularly New York City, face a housing and affordability crisis. Energy demand is climbing. Adverse weather events are more frequent. Domestic o...
https://bit.ly/4rn13L8
22 days ago
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CBCâs new Whatâs the [DATA] Point? breaks down our Comptrollerpalooza 2025 conversation with Lander, DiNapoli & Levine on NYCâs fiscal future! Listen NOW:
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791, the Comptrollerpalooza Episode
791 is the number of staff the City Comptroller can employ for the vital task of auditing City agencies, managing the $306 billion pension fund, registering contracts, analyzing the budget, monitoring
https://soundcloud.com/ggcbcpodcast/791-the-comptrollerpalooza-episode
23 days ago
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Itâs comptrollerpalooza at CBCâs Trustee Breakfast this morning.
@bradlander.bsky.social
,
@tomdinapoli.bsky.social
and
@marklevinenyc.bsky.social
are joining us live to dig into New York Cityâs fiscal future and whatâs ahead. Tune in!
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Comptrollerpalooza 2025
https://vimeo.com/event/5521034?fl=so&fe=fs
about 1 month ago
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NEW REPORT: NYC will spend $1.4Bâ1.2% of its budgetâon 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:
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Paying for Parks
Reviewing history reveals two important findings: First, the Cityâs allocation for parks has been consistent over time. Second, as its capital investments in parks increased, growing debt service cost...
https://bit.ly/42TfuMJ
about 2 months ago
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We're seeking a Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team! Help shape policy on NYâs finances, taxes, education, and more. Full job description:
cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...
about 2 months ago
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Ballot Measures 2â5: â Next up on the road to smarter, faster government: reforming SEQRA!
about 2 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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:
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3 months ago
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What do New York Cityâs mayoral candidates want to do with personal income tax rates? Andrew Cuomo: â Decrease Zohran Mamdani: â Increase Curtis Sliwa: â Decrease Jim Walden: â Keep Same Full breakdown of their positions:
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3 months ago
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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:
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The Hidden Cost of New Yorkâs Shrinking Millionaire Share
New Yorkâs share of the nationâs millionaires plummeted 31 percent between 2010 and 2022. Had shares stayed at 2010 levels, the State and City would have collected more than $13 billion in additional ...
https://bit.ly/4pbTMx1
3 months ago
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CBCâs new report finds that 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
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No Fare
If fare evasion continues to sap the MTAâs revenues, the system will not be stable and able to provide the services New Yorkers and the regionâs economy need.
https://bit.ly/3HVxf6O
3 months ago
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NYCâs housing & affordability crises drive up rents & home prices. The Charter Revision Commissionâs proposals would improve land use decisionâmaking & help boost housing production. CBC recommends New Yorkers vote Yes â on Questions 2â5.
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CBC Recommends Voting Yes on November Ballot Questions 2, 3, 4, and 5 to Boost Housing Production in New York
The CRC proposed 3 ballot questions that will improve NYCâs land use decision-making process and one that will modernize administration of the City Map.
https://bit.ly/4gdywm8
3 months ago
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Straight from the Candidates:
bit.ly/CBCMayoral
#ZohranMamdani
#AndrewCuomo
#CurtisSliwa
#JimWalden
#NYC
#nycmayor
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5 months ago
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Only 34% of NYC residents rate the city's quality excellent or good. Just 27% rate city services positively.
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https://bit.ly/Straight-from-NYers-2025
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5 months ago
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55% of New Yorkers plan to stay over the next 5 yearsâbut affordability (76%), safety (73%), and living space (60%) are top concerns for those considering leaving. Explore more survey results:
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5 months ago
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Only 34% of New Yorkers rate the cityâs quality of life âexcellentâ or âgoodâ â đ˝from 51% in 2017. Gov services & subway safety ratings remain well below pre-pandemic levels. NYC needs decisive leadership, bold action, & smart choices for a better future
bit.ly/Straight-fro...
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Straight from New Yorkers
CBC's in-depth, rigorous survey of how New Yorkers feel about their quality of life, public safety, government services, and future from before the pandemic to today.
https://bit.ly/Straight-from-NYers-2025
5 months ago
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Missed CBC's latest webinar? The full video is now available. Watch as CBC staff breaks down the New York City and State FY 2026 budgets, the impact of federal cuts, and what it means for the years ahead:
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New York Budget Briefing FY 2026
The New York State and New York City budgets are unaffordable and unprepared both for a recession and for federal budget cuts that will start hitting this fiscal year and grow in the future.
https://cbcny.org/research/new-york-budget-briefing-fy-2026
5 months ago
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This morning, CBC unpacked New York City & State FY 2026 budgets in new webinar. Key takeaways: đšCity out-year gaps could exceed $6â10B đšState structural imbalance exceeds $22B đšNo funding set aside to deal with federal cuts View presentation deck:
bit.ly/3IA54Kv
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5 months ago
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CBCâs Patrick Orecki joined CBS6 to urge all State leaders to make the tough, smart budget choices: "You want every lawmaker at the table⌠not just the governor making decisions unilaterally."
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"Spent too much, prepared too little" Citizens Budget Commission on current NYS finances
New York State lawmakers are continuing to discuss a potential special session to address the federal government's reconciliation plan, but have yet to decide.
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/spent-too-much-prepared-too-little-citizens-budget-commission-on-current-nys-finances-new-york-state-watchdog-federal-reconciliation-plan-trump-hochul
5 months ago
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How does the presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani plan to manage New York City? Check out his complete answers to CBCâs Straight from the Candidates mayoral questionnaire:
bit.ly/CBCMayoralQu...
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Straight from the Candidates
In the heat of the mayoral race, substantive policy discussions are too often drowned out by the talk of personalities, ideologies, and histories. CBC asked each candidate how they plan to manage the ...
https://bit.ly/CBCMayoralQuestionnaire
6 months ago
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New York needs leadership that is ambitious enough to pursue big goals and pragmatic enough to deliver them. Read CBC's
@andrewsrein.bsky.social
op-ed in today's
@nydailynews.com
on why we need smart choices for a better future:
bit.ly/3HW6PkM
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Only smart choices will deliver NYC prosperity
New Yorkers are sending a clear message: The city isnât delivering enough. The Citizens Budget Commissionâs recent survey, Straight From New Yorkers, paints a stark picture with residents rating quâŚ
https://bit.ly/3HW6PkM
6 months ago
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Regardless of how people rank NYC mayoral candidates, today's NYT editorial echoes what CBC and
@andrewsrein.bsky.social
have been saying: New York City is at a critical juncture, and we need to make smart choices for a better future. Watch our event here:
bit.ly/45Qhk2T
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Smart Choices, Better Future
New York is at a critical juncture. Watch the video of CBCâs Smart Choices, Better Future Campaign kickoff, including practical forward-looking solutions to keep New York competitive and a cross-secto...
https://bit.ly/45Qhk2T
6 months ago
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New Yorkers are sending a clear message: The City isnât delivering enough. CBC's Straight from New Yorkers 2025 resident survey paints a stark picture: widespread dissatisfaction persists across quality of life, government services, and public safety.
bit.ly/43uIhYw
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Straight from New Yorkers 2025
New Yorkersâ ratings of quality of life, quality of services, and public safety mostly remain well below pre-pandemic levels reported in 2017 but with modest improvements since 2023.
https://bit.ly/43uIhYw
7 months ago
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đŁCBC's Straight from New Yorkers 2025 resident survey finds: đBronx residents least satisfied. đBlack and Hispanic New Yorkers report lower ratings. đSubway safety ratings still alarmingly low. đHigher-income earnersâ satisfaction plunges.
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Straight from New Yorkers 2025
New Yorkersâ ratings of quality of life, quality of services, and public safety mostly remain well below pre-pandemic levels reported in 2017 but with modest improvements since 2023.
https://bit.ly/43uIhYw
7 months ago
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As the NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy meets tonight to discuss potential charter changes, here's CBC's take on how to improve NYC finances and land use:
bit.ly/45dtmmE
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Testimony on Improving NYC Finances and Land Use
While there is a role for community input into the planning process, it is important to maintain an appropriate balance between local concerns and citywide needs.
https://bit.ly/45dtmmE
7 months ago
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âInstead of holding funds aside, lawmakers skyrocketed spending, slashed recession reserves, and sabotaged the stateâs fiscal foundation,â said CBC's
@andrewsrein.bsky.social
. âThe budget simply is unaffordable.â
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8 months ago
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NEW YORK STATE BUDGET: The extremely late $254 billion State budget virtually ignores the double-whammy threat posed by looming massive federal budget cuts and a possible recession.
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Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget
Instead of holding funds aside, lawmakers skyrocketed spending, slashed recession reserves, and sabotaged the Stateâs fiscal foundation. The budget simply is unaffordable.
https://bit.ly/4jMv6Ij
8 months ago
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Do you want a deeper understanding of the forces shaping NYC? Whoâs moving in and out? Which sectors are hiring? How residents rate quality of life and safety? Check out CBC's Competitive NYC: Value Proposition Tracker:
bit.ly/CompetitiveNYC
8 months ago
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New York Cityâs competitiveness is one of the most important issues of our time. Thatâs why CBC is launching Competitive NYC: Value Proposition Tracker. Empowering all New Yorkers with data to drive the smarter choices we need for a better future.
bit.ly/CompetitiveNYC
8 months ago
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New York needs to change its culture and stop using the budget to leverage hard policy decisions. CBC's Patrick Orecki in
@empirereportny.bsky.social
empirereportnewyork.com/hey-albany-l...
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Hey Albany! Letâs Finish The Budget â You Know, the One with the Money
New York's front page for political news. Latest NY politics news, reports, and columnists
https://empirereportnewyork.com/hey-albany-lets-finish-the-budget-you-know-the-one-with-the-money/
8 months ago
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CBC's recommendations to prepare New York City for looming federal budget cuts: âď¸ Hold the line on new spending âď¸Add at least $1B to General Reserve âď¸ Add $500M to Rainy Day Fund âď¸Implement a Program to Eliminate the Gap âď¸End the budget gimmickry
8 months ago
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"Business as usual is not a strategy to deal with looming federal budget cuts. New York City should act now...to protect our quality of life, our economy, and essential services for vulnerable New Yorkers." Read
@andrewsrein.bsky.social
op-ed in today's
@nydailynews.com
bit.ly/3Y00PwF
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NYC must prepare for looming big federal cuts
Business as usual is not a strategy to deal with looming federal budget cuts. New York City should act now â while it still has flexibility and resources â to protect our quality of life, our econoâŚ
http://bit.ly/3Y00PwF
8 months ago
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Happy Tax Day! It's a good time to remember New York State and its localities already have the highest taxes in the nation.
#TaxDay
8 months ago
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đ§ NY BUDGET WATCH: âWe got into this culture where you canât make big policy decisions without the cudgel of a budget hanging over your head,â
@andrewsrein.bsky.social
tells Fox 5 New York. Leadership in Albany can change that culture.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q17O8XnoTy4
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9 months ago
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Albany lawmakers passed new budget extender until 4/15. âWe are the number one taxers and the number two spenders, only behind oil-rich Alaska," says CBC President Andrew Rein. "We have got to figure out how to live within our means and serve New Yorkers â we can do it."
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Fiscal watchdogs call late state budget a blessing in disguise for Hochul
Hochul planned to spend $10 billion more than last year.
https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/04/08/fiscal-watchdogs-call-late-state-budget-a-blessing-for-hochul
9 months ago
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$280 billion. The đľ held by NYCâs 5 pension funds for which the Comptroller is custodian & investment adviser. CBCâs latest Whatâs the [DATA] Point? episode features a live debate with leading Comptroller candidates: Mark Levine and Justin Brannan.
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$280 billion, the City Comptroller Debate Edition
$280 billion is the total number of dollars held by New York Cityâs five pension funds over which the City Comptroller is custodian and investment adviser. The Comptroller plays a critical role in the
https://soundcloud.com/ggcbcpodcast/280-billion-the-comptroller-debate-edition
9 months ago
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đ§BUDGET WATCH: The New York State Legislature has introduced budget extender bills. For a fourth consecutive year, lawmakers will miss the budget deadline, but they should use the extra time to make smart decisions. đ§ľ
9 months ago
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đ§ BUDGET WATCH: The New York State Legislature passed the debt service appropriations bill (S3002/A3002), which means the State can continue to pay down its debt in the next fiscal year. Read CBCâs recommendations on how to strengthen the the budget here:
cbcny.org/research/rep...
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Repair the Cracks
The State should take a different path forwardâone that strengthens the Stateâs long-run ability to serve New Yorkers, support them during economic and other emergencies, and address potential federal...
https://cbcny.org/research/repair-cracks
9 months ago
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As budget negotiations continue in Albany, lawmakers should prepare New York State for potential federal budget cuts đ
9 months ago
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New Yorkers are still waiting for Albany to step up and identify funding to support the MTAâs need for massive capital investment. CBC's Adam Schmidt spoke about how to fairly fund this capital investment at today's MTA Board Meeting.
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9 months ago
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New York State leaders have a budget choice: 1ď¸âŁShort-term spending splurge that cracks fiscal foundation & risks economic competitiveness 2ď¸âŁAffordable spending, protecting reserves, preparing for potential federal cuts Let's repair the cracks:
cbcny.org/research/rep...
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Repair the Cracks
The State should take a different path forwardâone that strengthens the Stateâs long-run ability to serve New Yorkers, support them during economic and other emergencies, and address potential federal...
https://cbcny.org/research/repair-cracks
9 months ago
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