Posts Tagged New York
NYC Considers Big Subsidy Packages for Thriving Firms While Cutting Vital Services for Poorest Residents
Later this month, the New York City Industrial Development Agency will consider lucrative subsidy packages for two of the world’s largest corporations: “big four” accounting firm Deloitte, LLP, and
Led by Community Groups, Newly Elected Officials Put Accountable Development in NYC on Front Burner
The rotten political culture in New York has forced ordinary New Yorkers to become increasingly savvy at making their voices heard, particularly when it comes to big development projects. And it’s making a difference.
Report Deciphers Bond Provisions of the Recovery Act, Focusing on Accountability Issues
Perhaps the most obscure aspect of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is how it seeks to expand bond programs for public infrastructure and private economic development projects. A report released today by Good Jobs New York explains how the Recovery Act's new and expanded bond programs are facilitating economic recovery and where opportunities exist for public input.
NYC Approves Recovery Zone Bonds for Project that Won’t Aid Recovery
The New York City Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) is blurring job numbers on stimulus bond projects again.