New York City Independent Budget Office
@nycibo.bsky.social
Your go-to source for nonpartisan, data-driven insights on NYC’s budget, economy, and policy. We break down spending, tax revenues, housing, education, and more.
https://www.ibo.nyc.gov
https://www.ibo.nyc.gov
Palate Cleanse: What would your NYE confetti message to be transmitted via morse code be?
In Times Square, a New Ball for a New Year
The new ball will have more lights and round crystals and can be visited year-round, for a price.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Palate Cleanse: What would your NYE confetti message to be transmitted via morse code be?
"A new report by the anti-poverty group @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social
and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social last week found families with children facing food insecurity are short an average of $205 a week.."
Via @Gothamist.com
and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social last week found families with children facing food insecurity are short an average of $205 a week.."
Via @Gothamist.com
How New Yorkers are stretching their dollars to afford food
Gothamist readers shared how they’re getting by amid SNAP cuts and rising costs.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"A new report by the anti-poverty group @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social
and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social last week found families with children facing food insecurity are short an average of $205 a week.."
Via @Gothamist.com
and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social last week found families with children facing food insecurity are short an average of $205 a week.."
Via @Gothamist.com
palate cleanser #lfg
Gotham FC to get Key to New York City after championship win
City Hall will host a fan celebration on Monday morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
palate cleanser #lfg
What is a budget code, and why does it matter? Let’s look at a real-life example! In our newest report, we break down the history of DCLA expense funding over the past decade and explain how the creation of new budget codes helped clarify sources of funding. Read the full report on our website.
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What is a budget code, and why does it matter? Let’s look at a real-life example! In our newest report, we break down the history of DCLA expense funding over the past decade and explain how the creation of new budget codes helped clarify sources of funding. Read the full report on our website.
JUST PUBLISHED📌: IBO examines #CitiBike’s current pricing, operating structure, and offers a detailed estimate of costs, ahead of the current contract with @Lyft expiring in 2029
Read the report: bit.ly/483omkx
Read the report: bit.ly/483omkx
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
JUST PUBLISHED📌: IBO examines #CitiBike’s current pricing, operating structure, and offers a detailed estimate of costs, ahead of the current contract with @Lyft expiring in 2029
Read the report: bit.ly/483omkx
Read the report: bit.ly/483omkx
Let Lead Education Policy Analyst Emma Gossett walk you through this year's "Education Indicators", a snapshot of New York City's school system. Topics covered include student demographics, attendance, and enrollment.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gb...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gb...
2025 Education Indicators Walkthrough
YouTube video by NYC Independent Budget Office
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November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Let Lead Education Policy Analyst Emma Gossett walk you through this year's "Education Indicators", a snapshot of New York City's school system. Topics covered include student demographics, attendance, and enrollment.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gb...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gb...
On the NYC Horizon☀️: #ClassSize Limits
November 15 is not just the due date for the @NYCSchools to submit its annual report on the implementation of the Class Size Law. This year is also the one and only time that NYCPS will submit a financial impact statement to New York State
November 15 is not just the due date for the @NYCSchools to submit its annual report on the implementation of the Class Size Law. This year is also the one and only time that NYCPS will submit a financial impact statement to New York State
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
On the NYC Horizon☀️: #ClassSize Limits
November 15 is not just the due date for the @NYCSchools to submit its annual report on the implementation of the Class Size Law. This year is also the one and only time that NYCPS will submit a financial impact statement to New York State
November 15 is not just the due date for the @NYCSchools to submit its annual report on the implementation of the Class Size Law. This year is also the one and only time that NYCPS will submit a financial impact statement to New York State
(1/5) IBO’s latest analysis looks at hiring and retention of caseworkers in the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to help policymakers understand ongoing staffing challenges and assess the program’s current state.
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
(1/5) IBO’s latest analysis looks at hiring and retention of caseworkers in the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to help policymakers understand ongoing staffing challenges and assess the program’s current state.
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Want to understand what’s happening in NYC’s public schools? Join the NYC Independent Budget Office and Chalkbeat New York for a data-driven look at enrollment, chronic absenteeism, students in temporary housing, and more
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Want to understand what’s happening in NYC’s public schools? Join the NYC Independent Budget Office and Chalkbeat New York for a data-driven look at enrollment, chronic absenteeism, students in temporary housing, and more
(1) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
(1) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
In 2023, NYC became the first major U.S. city to adopt climate budgeting, a process for assessing a City’s progress toward its climate priorities
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In 2023, NYC became the first major U.S. city to adopt climate budgeting, a process for assessing a City’s progress toward its climate priorities
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
‼️ How will federal changes impact the City's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? Read the latest report in IBO's Federal Changes, Local Impacts series: buff.ly/h3kKniv.
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
‼️ How will federal changes impact the City's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? Read the latest report in IBO's Federal Changes, Local Impacts series: buff.ly/h3kKniv.
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
This morning, IBO testified to @council.nyc.gov on "Right to Counsel in Housing Court", a landmark program intended to provide access to legal services to tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. In a report published last month, IBO examined the rollout and implementation of RTC.
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This morning, IBO testified to @council.nyc.gov on "Right to Counsel in Housing Court", a landmark program intended to provide access to legal services to tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. In a report published last month, IBO examined the rollout and implementation of RTC.
Published yesterday, IBO's lates "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" report focused on how #lowincome households are particularly impacted by the flurry of changes at the Federal level. It examines access to #healthcare #housing #food and more.
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Published yesterday, IBO's lates "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" report focused on how #lowincome households are particularly impacted by the flurry of changes at the Federal level. It examines access to #healthcare #housing #food and more.
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
IBO's Director Louisa Chafee spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about our on-going series that examines how #federalfunding and policy changes are affecting New Yorkers.
➡️Watch the 8-minute segment discussing healthcare, SNAP and more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
➡️Watch the 8-minute segment discussing healthcare, SNAP and more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
How federal funding cuts are affecting New Yorkers
Louisa Chafee, director of the city’s Independent Budget Office, joined “Inside City Hall.”
ny1.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
IBO's Director Louisa Chafee spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about our on-going series that examines how #federalfunding and policy changes are affecting New Yorkers.
➡️Watch the 8-minute segment discussing healthcare, SNAP and more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
➡️Watch the 8-minute segment discussing healthcare, SNAP and more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
⚡ "Advocates are urging schools to start new #solar projects before the end of this calendar year and finish by June 2026 [to avoid new restrictions that] could make it harder for schools to qualify for credits." via Chalkbeat: buff.ly/54s7ZYp #SolarPower #NYCSchools
NYC schools are solar powerhouses. Now, federal tax credits are drying up.
The city’s biggest solar power generator? Its public schools. But now their green future is under threat from the federal government.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⚡ "Advocates are urging schools to start new #solar projects before the end of this calendar year and finish by June 2026 [to avoid new restrictions that] could make it harder for schools to qualify for credits." via Chalkbeat: buff.ly/54s7ZYp #SolarPower #NYCSchools
Although tax expenditures do not appear as planned spending in the City’s budget, they represent an intentional foregoing of revenue, making them a form of government spending.
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Although tax expenditures do not appear as planned spending in the City’s budget, they represent an intentional foregoing of revenue, making them a form of government spending.
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
A record high number of #NYC students experienced homelessness last year. IBO found that in the 2023-2024 school year, students in temporary housing had lower attendance rates than students in permanent housing and lower achievement scores: buff.ly/ISpnXh7
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A record high number of #NYC students experienced homelessness last year. IBO found that in the 2023-2024 school year, students in temporary housing had lower attendance rates than students in permanent housing and lower achievement scores: buff.ly/ISpnXh7
🎭 How do proposed changes by the #federal government affect NYC culture and arts organizations, and how has the City supported these organizations?
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎭 How do proposed changes by the #federal government affect NYC culture and arts organizations, and how has the City supported these organizations?
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
IBO will be presenting recent research at the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Swipe to see what we’ll be discussing! #ABFM2025 #NYCBudget
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
IBO will be presenting recent research at the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Swipe to see what we’ll be discussing! #ABFM2025 #NYCBudget
‼️ How could federal changes to budget and policy impact New York City's higher education sector?
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
‼️ How could federal changes to budget and policy impact New York City's higher education sector?
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
"Federal taxpayer dollars touch everything from food assistance to homeland security funds in NYC."
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/22/t...
@thecity.nyc have you seen our series highlighting how federal decisions may affect NYC? Each report focuses on a specific program or topic
👉https://on.nyc.gov/3VTSBEG
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/22/t...
@thecity.nyc have you seen our series highlighting how federal decisions may affect NYC? Each report focuses on a specific program or topic
👉https://on.nyc.gov/3VTSBEG
What Would It Mean for New York City If Trump Cuts Its Federal Funds?
President Donald Trump says he will slash New York City funding if Zohran Mamdani wins. The city’s budget for fiscal year 2026 includes more than $7 billion in federal funds.
www.thecity.nyc
October 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Federal taxpayer dollars touch everything from food assistance to homeland security funds in NYC."
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/22/t...
@thecity.nyc have you seen our series highlighting how federal decisions may affect NYC? Each report focuses on a specific program or topic
👉https://on.nyc.gov/3VTSBEG
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/22/t...
@thecity.nyc have you seen our series highlighting how federal decisions may affect NYC? Each report focuses on a specific program or topic
👉https://on.nyc.gov/3VTSBEG
🏙️ The City has unveiled new design concepts for the Chatham Square area of Chinatown. #NYCDOT #NYCEDC
City Unveils Design Concepts for Reimagined Chatham Square With More Pedestrian Space, Simplified Intersection
IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 Contact: (212) 839-4850, [email protected] City Unveils Design Concepts for Reimagined Chatham Square With More Pedestrian Space, Simplified Intersection Design…
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October 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The #MTA plans to extend #MetroNorth service north to the Albany area in early 2026:
Metro-North to extend service to Albany, competing with Amtrak service
Gov. Hochul says the expansion will partially fill in for reduced Amtrak service as the national railway repairs the East River rail tunnels heading into Manhattan.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The #MTA plans to extend #MetroNorth service north to the Albany area in early 2026: