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CBC News
CBC Releases "11 Billion Reasons to Rethink: New York's Increasing Economic Development Spending"
July 20, 2023
CBC's new policy brief reveals that New York's State and local economic development spending continues to increase without sufficient evidence that these programs cost-effectively create jobs.
Statement
Public Workforce
Statement on the New York City–District Council 37 Tentative Contract Agreement
February 17, 2023
The tentative contract announced today provides raises that are very reasonable given recent and anticipated inflation. The great challenge is how the City will pay for them.
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CBC News
CBC Submits "Testimony on Congestion Pricing and the MTA's Fiscal Health
August 17, 2023
Congestion pricing revenues will provide critical funding for one-quarter of the MTA's 2020-2024 Capital Plan—resources that are essential to ensure progress toward a state of good repair for the region's transit system.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "Recommendations for Legislative Action on the Fiscal Year 2024 NYS Executive Budget"
March 11, 2023
CBC’s recommendations are rooted in key economic and fiscal realities.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "Spending In Perspective" and "PEGs In Perspective"
May 23, 2023
As City Council Executive Budget hearings wrap up, signaling the next stage of New York City budget negotiations, the CBCs two new releases, Spending in Perspective and PEGs in Perspective, reveal that:
Press Release
CBC Releases "7 Facts About the NYC Department of Buildings"
April 25, 2023
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is critical to ensuring the safety of the city’s buildings and construction, supporting development through efficient permitting and plan review, and enforcing compliance with building and zoning codes.
Press Release
CBC News
Pro-homes Advocacy Groups Across New York State Form ‘New York Neighbors’ Coalition
January 31, 2023
New York Neighbors is the first statewide pro-homes coalition of its kind, prioritizing a menu of policies to increase housing supply and produce affordable homes to tackle the state’s debilitating housing shortage.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases Testimony on the Residential Conversion of Commercial Buildings
February 28, 2023
CBC will testify on the potential for converting commercial buildings to residential use.
Press Release
CBC News
The Citizens Budget Commission Presents Awards for Public and Civic Service at 91st Annual Gala
February 16, 2023
At its 91st Annual Gala this evening CBC will honor Governor Kathy Hochul with its 2023 Medal for High Civic Service, and Stephen Berger with its 2023 Felix G. Rohatyn Award.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on Governor Hochul's 2023 State of the State Address
January 10, 2023
The State of the State presented an expansive menu. We now await the Executive Budget to see the bill.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Submits "Testimony on the New York City Housing Authority’s 2023 Physical Needs Assessment"
September 22, 2023
NYCHA’s PNA provides the information needed to identify what has happened to NYCHA’s housing stock over the past five years and to help plan for its future.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the NYS Fiscal Year 2024 Enacted Budget
May 02, 2023
More than a month late, New York State’s elected leaders are finally enacting the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Launches NYC Resident Survey
Survey invites New Yorkers to rate municipal services and the quality of their neighborhood and city
September 26, 2023
CBC today announced the launch of the NYC Resident Survey, a rare opportunity for New Yorkers to provide independent, statistically valid feedback about the City’s services and the quality of life in their neighborhood and the city.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on NYS Legislative Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2024
March 14, 2023
CBC has implored our State’s leaders to craft a budget that ensures fiscal stability and protects New Yorkers.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on the MTA’s Twenty-Year Needs Assessment for 2025-2044
October 04, 2023
The MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment for 2025-2044 (TYNA) importantly lays bare the transit system’s precarious state of repair.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "What to Look for in New York State’s New Year"
January 09, 2023
The State is at a crossroads—decisions made this year will affect New York’s future competitiveness and desirability as a place to live and work.
Press Release
CBC News
CBC Releases "Shrink, Don’t Expand, the New York State Film Tax Credit"
March 06, 2023
CBC’s new blog, Shrink, Don’t Expand, the New York State Film Tax Credit, recommends rejecting the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget proposal to extend and expand the Empire State Film Tax Credit.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the New York City Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Budget
January 12, 2023
Much more aggressive action is needed to stabilize future budgets, hedge against a looming recession, and improve the quality and efficiency of services.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the Ongoing New York State Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Delay
April 20, 2023
Budget negotiations thus far have focused on a few important policy areas, but not much about the billions of dollars and cents in the budget.