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Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Intro 1574 to Establish Commercial Waste Zones in New York City
June 27, 2019
Establishing commercial waste zones can increase efficiency in collection, achieve substantial VMT reduction, and reduce the negative externalities.
Report
Transportation
Switching Gears
A New Way to Fund Transportation
May 08, 2019
The new congestion pricing fee serves the dual goals of raising revenue and reducing traffic congestion; however, the measure is not a complete solution to the State’s need for transportation funding.
Blog
State Budget
First Take on the NYS FY2018 Executive Budget
January 19, 2017
How does the State budget look? Most proposals get mixed reviews.
Press Release
City Budget
Queens Fact Sheet
Boro-based results from CBC's NYC Resident Satisfaction Survey
July 18, 2017
Some important results to keep in mind as Mayor Bill de Blasio and his staff focus on Queens this week.
Blog
Public Workforce
Four Facts about New York City Full-Time Employees
October 17, 2019
Here are four facts about full-time NYC employees in fiscal year 2019.
Blog
State Budget
Pre-Budget Ruminations
What to Look for in the NYS Fiscal Year 2019 Executive Budget
December 17, 2017
With a reported gap between $4.4 billion and $6.3 billion, and billions in federal changes yet to be recognized, here's what CBC will ask when Governor Cuomo rolls out the 2019 Executive Budget.
Report
Economic Development
A Blueprint for Economic Development Reform
March 13, 2017
Five ways to approach economic development reform.
Report
City Budget
NYC Resident Feedback Survey: Report of Results
May 16, 2017
10,000 New Yorkers responded to a survey about which services they're satisfied with -- and which are in need of improvement.
Blog
State Budget
When 2 Percent Isn't 2 Percent
May 30, 2017
Adjustments to consistently track year-to-year reveal a 3.7% growth rate in fiscal year 2018.
Testimony
Transportation
Improving the New York City Subway System
Submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Transportation
August 08, 2017
System enhancements have often been prioritized over capital improvements of the MTA's infrastructure. The sensible and ambitious turnaround plan should be funded by motorists and increased labor productivity.
Report
City Budget
NYC Resident Feedback Survey: Community District Results
Reveal Wide "Satisfaction Gap" Between Districts
June 30, 2017
How do New Yorkers feel about quality of life and municipal services? It varies tremendously by community district.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the NYC FY 2020 Executive Budget
April 25, 2019
Mayor de Blasio’s stay-the-course budget does not take the steps needed to preserve services or forestall tax increases in the eventual hard times.
Op Ed
City Budget
What de Blasio, City Council should do with $800 million
Crain’s New York Business
May 22, 2019
While de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson have both stressed the importance of preparing for an eventual economic downturn, the mayor's proposal falls short of what's needed.
Special Feature
Public Workforce
Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies, FY 2016
April 24, 2017
How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?
Blog
Transportation
“Parity” for State Transportation Investments
A Misguided Misnomer
March 09, 2017
Do the State's transportation and transit investments really achieve "parity" between the DOT and the MTA? They don't -- and they shouldn't.
Blog
Housing
$1.9 Billion More For Affordable Housing, But Plan Lacks Specifics
June 30, 2017
City documents offer few details on how the new funding will be used to enhance different levels of affordability.
Report
Transportation
Bumpy Road
Transportation Capital Planning in New York State
August 21, 2017
What the State should do to ensure its transportation investment is well-targeted and strategic.
Op Ed
City Budget
Inside New Yorkers’ Satisfaction, or Lack Thereof, with City Services
June 01, 2017
New Yorkers are notoriously opinionated, but how often do they get to tell city leaders what they think?
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital
November 25, 2019
CBC’s longstanding position is that MTA capital investments must first emphasize state of good repair and routine replacement before projects to expand the system or provide enhanced amenities.
Op Ed
City Budget
Why we're asking New Yorkers to assess the quality of life in their neighborhoods
January 24, 2017
We're asking New Yorkers all over the city to fill out a survey on public services and quality of life in NYC.