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  • $6.5b

    New York State's annual debt service in four years, or one out of every ten dollars paid in taxes.

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New York State Legislators Introduce Bills to Increase the Cost of Public Employee Pensions

Apr 11, 2011

The CBC today released an analysis of bills recently introduced by New York State legislators that would increase the already-skyrocketing cost to taxpayers of retirement benefits for State and local employees. These bills, all introduced in the current legislative session, come despite the high tax burden in&n

CBC Issues Report Analyzing the Efficiency of the MTA

Apr 06, 2011

The CBC today released a report on the efficiency of the services of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): its subways, bus operations, and commuter railroads.

CBC Issues Report on New York City's Green Policies

Apr 04, 2011

The CBC today released a report that examines New York City’s “green” policies from the perspective of urban competitiveness, not exclusively in terms of promoting environmental sustainability.

Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal

Feb 01, 2011

Governor Andrew Cuomo is making a serious and much needed effort to create a state government that New Yorkers can afford.

CBC Issues Report on New York State's Excessive Spending for Medicaid

Nov 18, 2010

The CBC issued a report on New York State’s excessive spending for Medicaid, one of the biggest fiscal challenges facing Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo.

CBC Releases New Report: "Eight Things New Yorkers Should Know About Public Retirement Benefits in New York State"

Oct 20, 2010
The CBC today released a report that illuminates and underscores the cost to taxpayers of retirement benefits for public employees in New York State.

CBC Elects Ten New Trustees

Oct 19, 2010
The CBC today announced the election of ten new Trustees. CBC’s Trustees play an essential role in the work of the Commission, providing crucial support by, among other things, informing and guiding our research.

CBC Elects Nine New Trustees

Jun 08, 2010

The CBC today announced the election of nine new Trustees. CBC’s Trustees play an essential role in the work of the Commission, providing crucial support by, among other things, informing and guiding our research.

CBC Issues Report on Rent Regulation in New York City

Jun 02, 2010

The CBC today released a report on rent regulation in New York City, a system that governs more than one million housing units representing more than half the City's private rental market and one-third of the total housing stock.

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