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Budget & Finances

February 2016 —

On January 21, 2016, the Mayor released his preliminary executive budget for FY 2017 and a financial plan (the “January Plan”) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020.

Economy

February 2016 —

The Asian community is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in New York State. The number of Asian New Yorkers (1.8 million) has more than doubled since 1990, and Asians accounted for 9 percent of the State’s population in 2014.

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Budget & Finances

December 2015 —

On November 12, 2015, the City of New York submitted a revised four-year financial plan (the “November Plan”) covering fiscal years 2016 through 2019 to the New York State Financial Control Board. The November Plan reflects relatively small technical adjustments since the budget was adopted in June 2015.

Economy

November 2015 —

New York City, like the nation, has been built by immigrants. People from around the world have come to New York City seeking the freedoms and opportunities woven into the American dream.

Wall Street

October 2015 —

In the seven years since the 2008 financial crisis, regulations designed to increase stability and transparency in the financial system have changed the way the securities industry operates.

Budget & Finances, Infrastructure, Transportation

September 2015 —

On July 22, 2015, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released a preliminary budget for 2016 and an associated financial plan (the “July Plan”). The July Plan shows that the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, but the 2015-2019 capital program still has a $9.8 billion funding gap.

Budget & Finances

August 2015 —

On June 26, 2015, the City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a four-year financial plan (the “June Plan”) covering fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The June Plan projects a balanced budget for FY 2016 and manageable out-year budget gaps. In addition, the City has been increasing its reserves, which could cushion the impact of an adverse budgetary development.

Budget & Finances

June 2015 —

On May 7, 2015, the City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a revised financial plan (the “May Plan”) covering fiscal years 2015 through 2019. Despite the cost of new labor agreements and large increases in agency and capital spending, the May Plan projects a surplus of $3 billion for FY 2015, a balanced budget for FY 2016 and manageable out-year budget gaps.

Neighborhood Profile

June 2015 —

Washington Heights and Inwood extend from 155th Street in Manhattan to the northern tip of the borough. The area has a rich history, and immigrants account for nearly half of the population.

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Wall Street

March 2015 —

The average bonus paid in New York City's security industry rose by 2 percent to $172,860 in 2014.

Budget & Finances

March 2015 —

On February 9, 2015, the City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a revised financial plan (the “February Plan”) covering fiscal years 2015 through 2019. The February Plan incorporates the Mayor’s preliminary budget for FY 2016 and developments during the first half of the current fiscal year.

Budget & Finances

December 2014 —

On November 25, 2014, the City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a revised four-year financial plan (the “November Plan”) covering fiscal years 2015 through 2018. The November Plan incorporates developments during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, including higher-than-expected tax collections and agency spending. The November Plan shows substantially smaller out-year gaps than projected by the City in June 2014, mostly because of savings from better-than expected pension fund investment earnings in FY 2014 and additional debt refinancings.

Budget & Finances, Infrastructure, Transportation

October 2014 —

On July 28, 2014, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released a preliminary budget for 2015 and an associated financial plan (the “July Plan”). The July Plan, which covers 2014 through 2018, shows that the MTA’s short-term financial outlook continues to improve with the economy.

Wall Street

October 2014 —

Six years after the financial crisis, the securities industry continues to deal with the fallout. Regulatory reforms are changing the way the industry operates by requiring larger reserves, limiting certain activities and imposing other changes intended to reduce unnecessary risk and to enhance transparency.

Infrastructure, Transportation

October 2014 —

The New York City subway system includes 468 passenger stations, which are used by 5.5 million riders each weekday. The system is operated by New York City Transit (NYCT), the largest subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Budget & Finances

July 2014 —

On June 26, 2014, the City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a revised financial plan for FY 2014, which ended on June 30, 2014, and a new four-year financial plan (the “June Plan”) for fiscal years 2015 through 2018. The June Plan incorporates the adopted budget for FY 2015 and other revisions since the Mayor released his executive budget.

Budget & Finances, Infrastructure, Transportation

July 2014 —

The regional transit system operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has improved dramatically over the past three decades.

Budget & Finances

June 2014 —

On May 21, 2014, the City of New York revised its financial plan (the “May Plan”) to update its revenue and expenditure forecasts for fiscal years 2014 through 2018. The May Plan reflects the Mayor’s executive budget for FY 2015 and the recently ratified labor agreement with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT).

Budget & Finances, Infrastructure, Transportation

June 2014 —

This report is the ninth in a series by the Office of the State Comptroller on the progress of the capital security program of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Economy, Neighborhood Profile

May 2014 —

Over the past decade, Brooklyn has expanded at a rapid pace by attracting new businesses and residents.