Citizens Budget Commission

CBC says vote NO on Ballot Qs 5. And remember! Voting no on this proposal doesn't oppose strengthening the Rainy Day Fund. It is a vote declaring the status quo is not good enough, and NYC should do better.

WE'RE HIRING! Apply: cbcny.org/jobs-and-internshi… 2 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 specializing in (1) housing and economic development and (2) transportation. Candidates should have strong analytical, research, and communication skills; experience in budget and policy analysis; and a passion for improving public services. Positions offer opportunities to conduct research, develop recommendations, and advance CBC’s advocacy. Hybrid work schedule. Salary: $90,000–$125,000.

First year hiring in legal industry is down — but hours worked are up, says Kurt Chauvier, Blackstone. More senior roles haven’t shown softening, yet. cbcny.org/events/how-ai-will…

Government can play a role in ai literacy, safety, and access, says Virginia Maloney, City Council Member. how are we preparing city infrastructure, water grid, etc? How to prepare the classroom? fed regulation better to avoid patchwork legislation, but “City is stepping up.”

How do you help people who do the work move to managing the work in an AI enabled workplace? Look to DMVs, where staff has been able to engage with clients freed up from busywork, says Hrishika Vuppala, McKinsey. Getting workers onboard is about long term change management, says Eleanor Fournier-Tombs, Chief AI officer, NYS.

Where can AI be most effective for governments? Hrishika Vuppala, McKinsey, calls for a “Goldilocks” size approach. Big enough to be felt, small enough to get stood up in 6 mos. If it’s just tech and not workflow changes, it won’t land. cbcny.org/events/how-ai-will…

Henry Garrido, DC37, says the very fact of government makes AI very difficult to apply— procurement silos keep agencies from sharing information and tools, creating a patchwork of approaches.

We’re almost live! Starting at 8 AM: CBC’s “How AI Will Reshape New York’s Economy and Government” event. Feat: Rit Aggarwala, Melissa Burch, Kurt Chauviere @blackstone, Chief AI Officer @NYGov, DC37 @HenryGarrido17, @NYCCouncil @vmmaloney, @nyustern Robert Seamans, Hrishika Vuppala @McKinsey Watch: cbcny.org/events/how-ai-will…

Tomorrow. 8 AM. 🤖 CBC’s special Trustee event, “How AI Will Reshape New York’s Economy and Government”, brings leading experts together to dig into AI’s biggest possibilities and how New York seizes them. Don’t miss it: cbcny.org/events/how-ai-will…

New Yorkers, Election Day is coming up! Soon you'll vote to decide whether to approve five Ballot Questions that would change the City Charter. CBC recommends:

📢 CBC is hiring! We're seeking 2 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 specializing in (1) housing and economic development and (2) transportation. Apply here: cbcny.org/jobs-and-internshi… Candidates should have strong analytical, research, and communication skills; experience in budget and policy analysis; and a passion for improving public services. Positions offer opportunities to conduct research, develop recommendations, and advance CBC’s advocacy. Hybrid work schedule. Salary: $90,000–$125,000.

Vote NO on Ballot Prop 5, argues @andrewsrein in a @NYDailyNews op-ed today. CBC was the staunchest advocate for creating NYC’s Rainy Day Fund; prop 5 would enshrine the failing status quo, not fix it. nydailynews.com/2026/10/21/v…

Did you know? NYS and its local govts spent $12.7B on economic development incentives in '25, but too many investments return cents on the dollar. Read more here: cbcny.org/research/13-billio…

Hot off the (POD) presses! A new "Whats the [Data] Point" on everyone's favorite subject, the changing politics (and policy) around housing. Thanks @annemariegray @OpenNYForAll @seancampion iheart.com/podcast/269-whats…