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Reinvent Albany @cbcny.bsky.social @partnership4nyc.bsky.social @rpa.org and Transit Costs Project thank @governor.ny.gov for vetoing A4873/S4091, the bill that would have prohibited MTA from using one-person train operation (OPTO). See our statement: buff.ly/PI2zEAH
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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MTA 2026 Budget takeaway: The MTA’s near-term budget is stable, but long-term risks are real. CBC’s new report explains what’s underneath the headlines.

READ here: bit.ly/4j0H4yp
MTA Operating Budget Outlook: Short-Term Stability, Long-Term Risks
The MTA is relying on $2.1 billion in one-time revenues over the next four years. While they reduce short-term financial pressures, they will not be available in future years, thereby masking the gap ...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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CBC is HIRING!

Seeking Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team. Help shape policy on NY’s finances, taxes, education, and more.

Details: cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Missed it? Watch CBC’s Trustee breakfast conversation with Dean Fuleihan on NYC’s fiscal outlook and the opportunities and challenges ahead for the incoming #Mamdani administration.

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Conversation with Incoming First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
Dean Fuleihan was named to become First Deputy Mayor by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in November 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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On the latest episode of What’s the [DATA] Point? CM Julie Menin joins CBC’s pres Andrew Rein and NYLS' Ben Max
for a timely conversation on what comes next for the City Council—and for New York City.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Happening this morning: CBC hosts incoming First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan for a conversation on the challenges facing NYC & the Mamdani admin's plan to enact affordability agenda

Today | 8:30AM

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December 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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New York’s next Council Speaker will have major influence over NYC budget, land use, and oversight. CBC + @benmax.bsky.social chat with Council Member Julie Menin to hear her plans for leading the Council and working with Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

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December 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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What’s on presumptive NYC Council speaker Julie Menin’s mind as she preps for the role? Wednesday: CBC’s Andrew Rein and NY Law School’s Ben Max host a conversation with her to find out.

Last min registration avail here: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/q1p1gi...
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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How did NYC get itself into the 1970s fiscal crisis?

Many thanks to Urbanist Ariel for bringing the lessons of history to life today. It’s easier to steer where we’re going if we know where we’ve been.

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Urbanist on Instagram: "😨 50 years ago NYC had a fiscal crisis due to the massive amounts of spending it was doing for years. Could this be an important lesson for us moving forward? Andrew Rein, the...
New York City's 1975 fiscal crisis was a major turning point in the city's history. The city's rapid spending and lack of financial management led to a major crisis. In this video, Andrew Rein, Presid...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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NYS must make Smart Choices to navigate choppy waters. Precarious budget. Affordability challenges. Federal hits. Rising energy demand and climate risks. Domestic outmigration.

CBC’s NEW report lays out #SmartChoices needed to meet these interlocking challenges: bit.ly/4rn13L8
Smart Choices, Better Future for New Yorkers Statewide
New York now confronts new challenges. Many places, particularly New York City, face a housing and affordability crisis. Energy demand is climbing. Adverse weather events are more frequent. Domestic o...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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CBC’s new What’s the [DATA] Point? breaks down our Comptrollerpalooza 2025 conversation with Lander, DiNapoli & Levine on NYC’s fiscal future!

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791, the Comptrollerpalooza Episode
791 is the number of staff the City Comptroller can employ for the vital task of auditing City agencies, managing the $306 billion pension fund, registering contracts, analyzing the budget, monitoring
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December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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It’s comptrollerpalooza at CBC’s Trustee Breakfast this morning. @bradlander.bsky.social, @tomdinapoli.bsky.social and @marklevinenyc.bsky.social are joining us live to dig into New York City’s fiscal future and what’s ahead.

Tune in!

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Comptrollerpalooza 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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NEW REPORT: NYC will spend $1.4B—1.2% of its budget—on parks in FY26, nearly the same share as in 1974. But debt service has increased, meaning operations are a smaller share of the pie.

Read more here: bit.ly/42TfuMJ
Paying for Parks
Reviewing history reveals two important findings: First, the City’s allocation for parks has been consistent over time. Second, as its capital investments in parks increased, growing debt service cost...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We're seeking a Director of State Studies to lead our Albany-based team! Help shape policy on NY’s finances, taxes, education, and more.

Full job description: cbcny.org/jobs-and-int...
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Ballot Measures 2–5: ✅

Next up on the road to smarter, faster government: reforming SEQRA!
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Fare and toll evasion cost the MTA $1 billion in 2024. The good news is trends are headed in the right direction for the first time in 5 years.

Read our recs to the MTA to keep the progress going: bit.ly/3HVxf6O
September 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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New York City spent $1.2B on CityFHEPS housing vouchers in FY25. Do mayoral candidates want to shrink, expand or hold the program steady?

Cuomo: Hold steady
Mamdani: Expand
Sliwa: Hold steady
Walden: Hold steady

Detailed responses: bit.ly/4ma1Mfg
September 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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What do New York City’s mayoral candidates want to do with personal income tax rates?

Andrew Cuomo: ↓ Decrease
Zohran Mamdani: ↑ Increase
Curtis Sliwa: ↓ Decrease
Jim Walden: → Keep Same

Full breakdown of their positions: bit.ly/4ma1Mfg
September 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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As #NewYork faces challenges including affordability, service quality and gaps, and fierce competition from other states for residents and businesses, there is renewed discussion on how much to #tax high earners:
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The Hidden Cost of New York’s Shrinking Millionaire Share
New York’s share of the nation’s millionaires plummeted 31 percent between 2010 and 2022. Had shares stayed at 2010 levels, the State and City would have collected more than $13 billion in additional ...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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CBC’s new report finds that fare and toll evasion cost the MTA $1 billion in 2024. The good news is trends are headed in the right direction for the first time in 5 years.

Read our recs to the MTA to keep the progress going: bit.ly/3HVxf6O
No Fare
If fare evasion continues to sap the MTA’s revenues, the system will not be stable and able to provide the services New Yorkers and the region’s economy need.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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NYC’s housing & affordability crises drive up rents & home prices.

The Charter Revision Commission’s proposals would improve land use decision–making & help boost housing production.

CBC recommends New Yorkers vote Yes ✔ on Questions 2–5.

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CBC Recommends Voting Yes on November Ballot Questions 2, 3, 4, and 5 to Boost Housing Production in New York
The CRC proposed 3 ballot questions that will improve NYC’s land use decision-making process and one that will modernize administration of the City Map.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Straight from the Candidates: bit.ly/CBCMayoral

#ZohranMamdani #AndrewCuomo #CurtisSliwa #JimWalden #NYC #nycmayor
July 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Only 34% of NYC residents rate the city's quality excellent or good. Just 27% rate city services positively.

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July 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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55% of New Yorkers plan to stay over the next 5 years—but affordability (76%), safety (73%), and living space (60%) are top concerns for those considering leaving.

Explore more survey results: tabsoft.co/40WnnQg
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July 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Only 34% of New Yorkers rate the city’s quality of life “excellent” or “good” – 🔽from 51% in 2017. Gov services & subway safety ratings remain well below pre-pandemic levels. NYC needs decisive leadership, bold action, & smart choices for a better future

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Straight from New Yorkers
CBC's in-depth, rigorous survey of how New Yorkers feel about their quality of life, public safety, government services, and future from before the pandemic to today.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM