City of New York, NY

New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, chair of the Finance Committee, talks about the recently passed budget, the Council’s priorities in the upcoming session, and the challenges and successes he has had in his life. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

The New York mayor launched an initiative to update and expand the city’s long-term strategy plan.

The unrestricted cash balance was nearly unchanged from the end of fiscal 2017.

The New York City Transitional Finance Authority began the first of a two-day order period geared toward retail investors.

The New York mayor says he will seek federal funding for the $2.7 billion project.

City Budget Director Melanie Hartzog discusses the $89.16 billion fiscal 2019 budget, spending priorities, reserves and the dynamic between Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office and the City Council. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

“Strategic investments” account for the 20% increase in spending since New York Mayor Bill de Blasio took office, his budget director said Thursday.

The legislation, which aims to curb the effects of app-based for-hire vehicles on city streets, may lead to a congestion pricing framework.

Municipal CUSIP requests declined in July after four straight months of volume increases, suggesting a slowdown in issuance ahead.

The NYC Council has approved up to $500 million of bonds to back an additional financing by the Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp