CBC 3rd NYC Resident Survey

Executive Summary New York City is at a critical juncture. Affordability challenges, economic shifts, and concerns over quality of life, public services, and safety are affecting the city’s ability to attract and retain residents.  Straight From New Yorkers 2025—the Citizens Budget Commission’s (CBC’s) updated NYC Resident Survey—provides a revealing portrait of how New Yorkers feel…

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Nonprofit payment delays

Michael Sedillo replaces Johnny Celestin as head of Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Johnny Celestin was there for only six months (appointed June 2024) before being replaced. Why? Joint Taskforce to Clear the Backlog Initiative Action Memo was submitted to the Mayor on February 2022. Why did the problem persist nearly three years later? What…

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