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One-Third of New Yorkers Can't Afford to Retire
Over one-third of older residents across the city are expected to either subsist on Social Security, or not be able to retire at all due to the fact that they have less than $10,000 in savings, according to this report by the city comptroller. (February 1, 2012)
Solar Panels on Public School Roofs
The installation of solar panels on the roofs of public schools could create 5,400 new jobs, according to this report by the Manhattan Borough President's office. It could also produce 169 megawatts of clean electricity; eliminate 76,700 tons of carbon from the air each year; and increase solar capacity in the five boroughs by over 2,600 percent. (January 31, 2012)
The State's Retirement Systems
Employee contributions only make up 11.5 percent of New York State’s pension systems compared to a U.S. average of 33 percent, according to the Citizens Budget Commission's analysis of new Census Bureau figures. (January 27, 2012)
Quality of Job Recovery
According to the Independent Budget Office, the jobs New York City is regaining don’t pay nearly as well as many of the ones it lost. While the city shed thousands of jobs in such high-paying sectors as Wall Street, it is regaining jobs in industry sectors that pay just a fraction of those yearly wages. (January 19, 2012)
Albany's Economic Development Subsidies
New York ranks 43rd of all states for how many jobs its economic development subsidies create and the quality of those jobs, according to this report by Good Jobs First. (January 9, 2012)
Over one-third of older residents across the city are expected to either subsist on Social Security, or not be able to retire at all due to the fact that they have less than $10,000 in savings, according to this report by the city comptroller. (February 1, 2012)
Solar Panels on Public School Roofs
The installation of solar panels on the roofs of public schools could create 5,400 new jobs, according to this report by the Manhattan Borough President's office. It could also produce 169 megawatts of clean electricity; eliminate 76,700 tons of carbon from the air each year; and increase solar capacity in the five boroughs by over 2,600 percent. (January 31, 2012)
The State's Retirement Systems
Employee contributions only make up 11.5 percent of New York State’s pension systems compared to a U.S. average of 33 percent, according to the Citizens Budget Commission's analysis of new Census Bureau figures. (January 27, 2012)
Quality of Job Recovery
According to the Independent Budget Office, the jobs New York City is regaining don’t pay nearly as well as many of the ones it lost. While the city shed thousands of jobs in such high-paying sectors as Wall Street, it is regaining jobs in industry sectors that pay just a fraction of those yearly wages. (January 19, 2012)
Albany's Economic Development Subsidies
New York ranks 43rd of all states for how many jobs its economic development subsidies create and the quality of those jobs, according to this report by Good Jobs First. (January 9, 2012)
NYC Economic Development Corporation
Offers an "economic snapshot" that highlights recent information about New York City employment, consumer spending and real estate.
NYC Workforce Investment Board
Provides timely reports about New York City’s workforce and economy.
NYC Independent Budget Office
Established in 1996 and charged with enhancing public understanding of the City's budget. Everything from analyses of the Mayor's budget to reports on taxes on the poor and utilities. Interactive tax receipt tells you how much you spent on each government service is highly recommended.
NY Federal Reserve Bank
The Fed’s regional economy section analyzes local economic growth, labor markets, real estate, and public finance issues. Also provides reports on current topics, such as the cost of homeland security.
NY State Division of the Budget
Offers links to various executive budget documents and information and a detailed analysis of the state economy and how it affects tax revenues.
Offers an "economic snapshot" that highlights recent information about New York City employment, consumer spending and real estate.
NYC Workforce Investment Board
Provides timely reports about New York City’s workforce and economy.
NYC Independent Budget Office
Established in 1996 and charged with enhancing public understanding of the City's budget. Everything from analyses of the Mayor's budget to reports on taxes on the poor and utilities. Interactive tax receipt tells you how much you spent on each government service is highly recommended.
NY Federal Reserve Bank
The Fed’s regional economy section analyzes local economic growth, labor markets, real estate, and public finance issues. Also provides reports on current topics, such as the cost of homeland security.
NY State Division of the Budget
Offers links to various executive budget documents and information and a detailed analysis of the state economy and how it affects tax revenues.
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