The CBC today released a policy brief titled “The First Priority in the New Year – Pension Reform.” It compiles the latest financial data on the rising cost of pension obligations of government entities in New York State, including New York City, other localities and the MTA, and, in doing so, underscores the case for comprehensive pension reform to alleviate financial burdens statewide.
The CBC today announced that 17 new trustees have been elected over the past six months. CBC’s Trustees play an essential role in the work of the Commission, providing crucial support by, among other things, informing and guiding research.
The CBC today released an analysis of bills recently introduced by New York State legislators that would increase the already-skyrocketing cost to taxpayers of retirement benefits for State and local employees. These bills, all introduced in the current legislative session, come despite the high tax burden in&n
The CBC today released a report on the efficiency of the services of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): its subways, bus operations, and commuter railroads.
The CBC today released a report that examines New York City’s green policies from the perspective of urban competitiveness, not exclusively in terms of promoting environmental sustainability.
The CBC today announced that the winner of its 2011 CBC Prize for Public Service Innovation is the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity’s Innovation Fund. The Prize will be presented tonight by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to the Center’s Executive Director Veronica M. White at CBC’s 79th Annual Dinner.