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    Percent of benefits from rent regulation that goes to households with annual incomes of $100,000 or higher

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Keeping the City from Falling Apart

Jul 29, 2010

With the city's 2011 operating budget recently approved -- and the $46 billion, five-year capital plan up for review in the coming months -- it is worth asking how well current budgets provide for repair and maintenance of our roads, bridges, tunnels, parks and other public infrastructure. The answer is disappointing.

Testimony Submitted to the NYC Council Finance Committee on the NYC Executive Budget FY 2011

Jun 07, 2010

As the City begins a fragile economic recovery, this financial plan presents a crucial opportunity to take actions that will place the City on a firmer fiscal footing and ensure its competitiveness for the long-term.

Statement on New York City’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2011

May 06, 2010

President Carol Kellermann issued the following statement on Mayor Bloomberg's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2011.

Time for Prudence in City Benefits

Apr 11, 2010

Executive Vice President and Director of Research Charles Brecher pens this op-ed that discusses ways to rein in growth of the City's retirement benefits, notably penions and health insurance.

Five-Year Pocket Summary, 62nd Edition, March 2010

Mar 05, 2010

Collection of financial data relating to New York City and New York State government in FY 2006-2010.

How to Save $2B Without Slashing City Services

Mar 04, 2010

Research Director Chuck Brecher outlines 5 alternative solutions for saving up to $2 billion in Mayor Bloomberg's preliminary budget.  Each of these proposals would avoid widespread layoffs and the reduction of other vital services.

City, State Budget Woes

Jan 17, 2010

CBC President Carol Kellermann writes a letter to Crain's urging the City to not avoid cost cutting in the face of better-than-expected tax revenue.

New Priorities for Mayor Bloomberg's Third Term

Nov 16, 2009

CBC President Carol Kellermann outlines the fiscal priorities that need to be addressed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his third term.

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