New York is being wasteful in its waste management practices. We could save tens of millions, perhaps even hundreds of millions, of dollars without harming the environment by more sensibly managing New Yorkers’ solid waste. An improved system for waste collection and disposal could prevent further reductions in education and other essential services in coming budgets.
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$4.7B
Amount NYS school districts spend on health insurance for employees and retirees in 2009
- Testimony Before the City Council Government Operations and Finance Committees
- CBC Deputy Research Director Elizabeth Lynam Before the NY City Council Finance Committee on FY 2006-2010 Budget Plan
- Testimony for New York City Council Finance Committee on 2009 Executive Budget
- CBC Deputy Research Director Elizabeth Lynam Before the NY City Council Finance Committee on Proposed Health Insurance Trust Fund
- Testimony for a Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Education’s Contracting and Procurement Process Before the City Council's Joint Education and Contract Committee