Briefing on Mayor Bloomberg’s Preliminary FY 2012 New York City Budget

March 2, 2011. Despite Wall Street’s rebound, unemployment and hardship continue; at best, recovery will be very gradual. The revenue rebound does not make up for declining federal and state aid, particularly in education. Human services are being cut, while recent tax changes worsen the regressivity of the City’s tax structure. The City should begin to address several tax inequities and strengthen its revenue base. Briefing >>

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March 2, 2011. Despite Wall Street’s rebound, unemployment and hardship continue; at best, recovery will be very gradual. The revenue rebound does not make up for declining federal and state aid, particularly in education. Human services are being cut, while recent tax changes worsen the regressivity of the City’s tax structure. The City should begin to address several tax inequities and strengthen its revenue base. Briefing >>

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