The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act marks one of the largest infusions of federal funding into the nation’s infrastructure of the last century. This legislation will invest $550 billion of new federal funding in transportation, clean energy, water quality, and broadband Infrastructure
This report highlights how DEP’s teams of skilled engineers, scientists, and other experts are exploring techniques and technologies to better manage current and future challenges and protect and improve the health, environment, and the quality of life for all New Yorkers
IBO analyzed the impact of the state’s new reduced class size rules on NYC schools. We found it would require hiring of 17,700 teachers at a cost of at least $1.6 billion annually for full compliance
IBO's review of the tax break, under Local Law 18 of 2017, was released as NYC Council is about to consider MSG’s DCP application to renew its zoning special permit. It also coincides with a reignited debate on the future of the beleaguered & over-capacity Penn Station that lies below MSG.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section318, report containing the June 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
A new IBO analysis shows that the last time spending for the Parks Department was close to one percent of the City budget—a baseline sought by advocates—was 1977. In recent years, Parks spending is less than 0.6 percent of the total budget.
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title25, Section318, report containing the May 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The City of New York can ensure that NYC remains a place that people want to build families, start businesses, and create new ideas by investing in high quality public education from pre-K to university, universal child care, robust public transit, and affordable housing
With thousands of asylum seekers arriving in New York City, an IBO report tracks the distribution of $26.7 million in Project Open Arms education funds and looks at NYC Schools language acquisition programs for children.
As part of the Adams Administration's commitment to long-term strategic planning that improves quality of life and creates an equitable, healthy, and resilient future, the NYC Department of Sanitation has spent the past six months studying the viability of waste containerization in NYC.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the April Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Biosolids are a product of the wastewater treatment process that, when treated to regulatory standards for beneficial reuse, are widely used to enhance soils and provide ecosystem benefits.
In this brief, IBO estimates the total cost of the city’s labor contracts under two scenarios that explore differences in contract terms and the timing of their ratification, as well as the impact of changes in the size of the city’s labor force.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the March 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council. Foodirect, Inc. and The Browning School.
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council. 302 Meat Corp.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Mayor’s Preliminary Budget proposes the elimination of nearly 300 vacant school safety agent positions. In this report, IBO explores these changes in budgeted and actual staffing.