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What's The [DATA] Point

Citizens Budget Commission
New York City
Public Safety
Quality Of Life
Affordable Housing
New York City Fiscal Crisis
Homelessness
Housing Crisis
Economic Development
Budget Gap
Mental Health Services
New York State Budget
Crime Rates
Child Care
Public Services
Citizens Budget Commission
Childcare
Migrant Crisis
Municipal Assistance Corporation
Penn Station
Economic Policy

Podcast by Citizens Budget Commission

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$11 billion is the amount the new Port Authority Bus Terminal is projected to cost, a quarter of PANYNJ's ten year capital plan and a keystone project for the region's travelers. It's still just a small piece of what the Port Authority—and its new ex... more

$124.7 billion is the amount Mayor Mamdani proposes to spend in fiscal year 2027. The budget process is never simple, but this year the intensity ratcheted up. Revealing a large budget gap, the City administration negotiated with the State for aid to... more

21 is the number of days late the State budget was when this episode was recorded. Policy negotiations are proving difficult to resolve, with high-stakes debates continuing over the Governor’s proposals to overhaul auto insurance, reform environmenta... more

$127 billion is the size of NYC's Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. After reporting a yawning $12 billion budget gap estimate, Mayor Mamdani revised that number down to $5.4 billion, thanks in part to Governor Hochul's willingness to chip in. ... more

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Jackie Bray
Director of State Operations
New York State
Episode: 21, with NYS Director of Operations Jackie Bray
Ana Champeny
CBC's Vice President for Research
Citizens Budget Commission
Episode: $127 billion, with Ana Champeny
Blake G. Washington
State Budget Director, New York
New York State Budget, Governor's Office
Episode: $263 billion, with NYS Budget Director Blake Washington
Andy Byford
Former president of New York City Transit, later Commissioner of Transport for London
Transit leadership roles (Amtrak-led Penn Station project)
Episode: 630,000 with Andy Byford
Grace Rauh
Executive Director of Citizens Union, former journalist with New York One.
Citizens Union
Episode: 1,039,069 with Grace Rauh
Camille Joseph Varlack
Deputy Mayor for Administration, former Chief of Staff for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Government
Episode: 1,143, with Camille Joseph Varlack
Julie Menin
Presumptive City Council Speaker
Episode: 51, with Presumptive City Council Speaker Julie Menin
Majora Carter
CEO of the Majora Carter Group
Majora Carter Group
Episode: 221: Part 3 of the Mayoral Smart Choices Series
Rafael Cestero
Former HPD Commissioner and CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation
Community Preservation Corporation
Episode: 221: Part 3 of the Mayoral Smart Choices Series

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Andrew Ryan
President of the Citizens Budget Commission
Andrew Rein
President of the Citizens Budget Commission

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Best NYC Policy Podcast

    I’m late to finding this podcast but this is the policy podcast I’ve been looking for .. I’m a regular now.. even going back to listening to past podcast helped put in perspective past issues & unanswered questions..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ Doo Dirty
    United States6 years ago
  • You do an amazing job

    This is an amazing podcast! It’s not just super wonky it’s also fun to listen to. The guests are great, the topics are great and I love the hosts. Every New Yorker with even a modicum of interest in city government should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D-Roobz
    United States8 years ago
  • V detailed V smart

    One of the best NYC policy podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TDERUBIO
    United States8 years ago
  • Awesome NY policy podcast

    Really rare to have such thoughtful local content. Love this podcast from CBC and Gotham Gazette.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt baer
    United States9 years ago

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Shows strong insights into governance and public budgeting, useful for practitioners and advocates.
A thoughtful NYC policy program with strong, grounded guest selection.
Hosts are engaging and bring clear expertise to fiscal topics.
Thoughtful coverage of NYC policy with practical implications for listeners.
High-quality, data-driven discussions that make complex urban policy accessible.

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Talking Points

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21, with NYS Director of Operations Jackie Bray
Q: What are the governor's end goals with energy and climate policy, and how will the state ensure affordability while reducing emissions?
The guest explains that the end game is to design a cap‑and‑invest framework that reduces fossil fuel emissions without destroying affordability, stressing flexibility in timelines and the need to pair climate goals with practical energy and building improvements.
$124.7 billion, with NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman
Q: How will budget negotiations with the City Council influence funding for public amenities like libraries and parks?
They emphasize collaboration with the Council, the goal of putting investments forward for negotiation rather than placing them in the budget dance, and a willingness to explore creative financing and savings to support these programs.
$124.7 billion, with NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman
Q: What changes are being considered in property tax reform and how will they affect affordability and equity?
The discussion covers reforming valuation methods across classes, addressing horizontal and vertical equity, and planning transitions for a fair system while preserving city revenue.
$124.7 billion, with NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman
Q: How do you approach the threat of federal policy changes and international events affecting revenue?
The host and guest talk about adjusting revenue forecasts in light of Wall Street conditions, the war in the Mideast, and evolving federal policy, while maintaining clarity and credibility in projections.
$124.7 billion, with NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman
Q: What surprised you coming into this role and the budget process?
The guest discusses the unexpected tangles of day-to-day interactions in City Hall and the amount of unaccounted costs that justified an early, transparent acknowledgement of a large budget gap.

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The show focuses on New York City policy, budgeting, and governance, frequently featuring city officials, fiscal analysts, and policy advocates. Episodes center on affordability, public services, housing, childcare, crime and safety, and the mechanics of city administration, often tying together budget constraints with practical policy outcomes. A notable strength is its ability to translate wonky fiscal and policy details into accessible discussions, while bringing in both former crisis-era figures and current civic leaders to illuminate challenges and practical reforms. This mix of high-level budgeting insight and on-the-ground governance perspectives makes it useful for listeners who want to understand how public policy affects urban lif... more

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