Straight from New Yorkers: Staten Islanders generally like where they live. 58.2% of them rated their “neighborhood as a place to live” as Excellent or Good—the highest among the five boroughs, but lower than in the past. More: https://lnkd.in/ehVmxGbC
Citizens Budget Commission
Public Policy
New York, NY 1,683 followers
New York's leading fiscal watchdog.
About us
The Citizens Budget Commission is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic organization whose mission is to achieve constructive change in the finances and services of New York City and State government. With a reputation for independence and objective research, CBC has been a catalyst for reforming the budget process, government finance, education, transportation, public authorities, and economic development.
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http://cbcny.org
External link for Citizens Budget Commission
- Industry
- Public Policy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1932
- Specialties
- Policy Analysis, Budget Monitoring, Research & Advocacy, Public Policy, New York State, New York City, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Health Care, Housing, and Taxes
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New York, NY 10121, US
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Albany, NY 12207, US
Employees at Citizens Budget Commission
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Over 50% of NYers positively rate fire protection & household garbage pickup. But only 30% rate quality of life excellent/good, down from 50% in 2017. What’s the Administration’s take on CBC's survey? NYC First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright on What's The [DATA] Point: https://lnkd.in/efsV7UZK
6,632, with First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright by What's The [DATA] Point?
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Our updated recommendations to the Charter Revision Commission: · Strengthen legislative Fiscal Impact Statements · Improve accuracy of Financial Plan estimates · Require a statistically valid resident feedback survey · Create Rainy Day Fund deposit, withdrawal, and target size rules · Cap Debt Service at 15% of tax revenues Details: https://lnkd.in/e6MF2CUR
Refined Recommendations to NYC Charter Revision Commission
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The solution to NYC's housing crisis is clear: Build more housing. What this requires: https://t.co/ovLwxlCcgV
A Building Crisis
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"NYC should be setting aside more money for its Rainy Day Fund, to cover expenses in the event of an economic downturn."—Andrew Rein, CBC President, on the NYC FY2025 budget agreement, to Spectrum News https://lnkd.in/e3nJFDjF
Government watchdog offers analysis on new city budget
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The Adopted Budget adds $1.3B for new and existing programs, pleasing many NYers. But city leaders failed to ensure sustainability, efficiency, or save for a rainy day. CBC’s early analysis shows three key points: https://lnkd.in/eidz-Q-v
NYC Adopted Budget
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The housing undersupply in NYC affects the regional and national economy. Studies find that housing underproduction in superstar cities like NY reduce GDP by 2%. Building more housing would grow the City’s economy and significantly boost City tax revenue. Read more: http://bit.ly/4eRB2Ob
A Building Crisis
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Housing underproduction in NY limits mobility, contributes to outmigration, and hampers economic growth: https://lnkd.in/gtF7wdBY
NYC’s housing shortage costing billions in lost taxes, report finds
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NYC renters are 41% less likely to move than other Americans. Why? NY’s housing laws encourage stability + slow housing growth = fewer homes available. The result? Overcrowding to afford the rent or undercrowding b/c moving would increase costs. Read our new report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eutNmK3J
A Building Crisis
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CBC's Andrew Rein and Ana Champeny detail 5 ways to modernize New York City’s fiscal and operational management in Vital City: https://lnkd.in/eHaR2VKY