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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 4d

In 2023, NYC became the first major U.S. city to adopt climate budgeting, a process for assessing a City’s progress toward its climate priorities

Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 5d

‼️ How will federal changes impact the City's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? Read the latest report in IBO's Federal Changes, Local Impacts series: buff.ly/h3kKniv.

#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse

New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 5d

IBO's report revealed that, while the program has brought critical services to thousands of tenants, is now struggling to meet its original intention. It also identified a mismatch between the structure of the program and the scale of needs.

Read more: on.nyc.gov/47FghT4

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 5d

This morning, IBO testified to @council.nyc.gov on "Right to Counsel in Housing Court", a landmark program intended to provide access to legal services to tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. In a report published last month, IBO examined the rollout and implementation of RTC.

3 IBO staff sitting behind a desk speaking into microphones at the NYC Council hearing on the right to counsel program

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 6d

Published yesterday, IBO's lates "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" report focused on how #lowincome households are particularly impacted by the flurry of changes at the Federal level. It examines access to #healthcare #housing #food and more.

See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 7d

IBO's Director Louisa Chafee spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about our on-going series that examines how #federalfunding and policy changes are affecting New Yorkers.

➡️Watch the 8-minute segment discussing healthcare, SNAP and more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

How federal funding cuts are affecting New Yorkers

Louisa Chafee, director of the city’s Independent Budget Office, joined “Inside City Hall.”

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 11d

⚡ "Advocates are urging schools to start new #solar projects before the end of this calendar year and finish by June 2026 [to avoid new restrictions that] could make it harder for schools to qualify for credits." via Chalkbeat: buff.ly/54s7ZYp #SolarPower #NYCSchools

NYC schools are solar powerhouses. Now, federal tax credits are drying up.

The city’s biggest solar power generator? Its public schools. But now their green future is under threat from the federal government.

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 12d

Although tax expenditures do not appear as planned spending in the City’s budget, they represent an intentional foregoing of revenue, making them a form of government spending.

Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 12d

A record high number of #NYC students experienced homelessness last year. IBO found that in the 2023-2024 school year, students in temporary housing had lower attendance rates than students in permanent housing and lower achievement scores: buff.ly/ISpnXh7

New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

🎭 How do proposed changes by the #federal government affect NYC culture and arts organizations, and how has the City supported these organizations?

Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.

#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

IBO will be presenting recent research at the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Swipe to see what we’ll be discussing! #ABFM2025 #NYCBudget

New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

and how federal actions could disrupt how NYC’s colleges operate and how students pay for higher education.

Read the report at the link in our bio, or ibo.nyc.gov 📖

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

‼️ How could federal changes to budget and policy impact New York City's higher education sector?

🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

🚯 New #garbage containers just dropped in Brooklyn: buff.ly/kmORAPO #sanitation

Garbage containers land on Brooklyn streets, NYC's latest step to get trash off sidewalks

The sanitation department is rolling out the trash containers in parking spaces throughout Community Board 2 in Brooklyn.

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 13d

"Federal taxpayer dollars touch everything from food assistance to homeland security funds in NYC."
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/22/t...

@thecity.nyc have you seen our series highlighting how federal decisions may affect NYC? Each report focuses on a specific program or topic
👉https://on.nyc.gov/3VTSBEG

What Would It Mean for New York City If Trump Cuts Its Federal Funds?

President Donald Trump says he will slash New York City funding if Zohran Mamdani wins. The city’s budget for fiscal year 2026 includes more than $7 billion in federal funds.

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 14d

🏙️ The City has unveiled new design concepts for the Chatham Square area of Chinatown. #NYCDOT #NYCEDC

City Unveils Design Concepts for Reimagined Chatham Square With More Pedestrian Space, Simplified Intersection

IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 Contact: (212) 839-4850, [email protected] City Unveils Design Concepts for Reimagined Chatham Square With More Pedestrian Space, Simplified Intersection Design…

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 14d

The #MTA plans to extend #MetroNorth service north to the Albany area in early 2026:

Metro-North to extend service to Albany, competing with Amtrak service

Gov. Hochul says the expansion will partially fill in for reduced Amtrak service as the national railway repairs the East River rail tunnels heading into Manhattan.

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 14d

💲 📖 Interested in hosting a City Budget Workshop? IBO offers interactive City Budget 101 Workshops for community groups, schools, and workplaces!
💸 🏫 And don’t miss our School Budget Workshop on October 30, 2025 (via Zoom) scan the QR code to join and learn how to dig into your own school’s budget!

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 18d

⚡ BONUS! Federal changes have raised the cap on how much state and local taxes (SALT) can be deducted in federal tax filings. IBO makes a preliminary estimate of the impact of this federal change on New York City tax filers. Read the explainer: buff.ly/K6KbpYI

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 18d

‼️ Do you pay taxes in New York City? IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series explains some of the ways that recent federal tax reforms may impact local taxpayers.

Read the full report here: buff.ly/wrLB4Ci

#NYCTaxes #NYCFiscalPolicy #NYCBudget #TaxReform

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 21d

It's getting chilly out, but we're looking forward to next summer... ☀️

Check out IBO's new storymap breaking down the distribution of cooling centers across NYC! bit.ly/3KKBTW3

#NYC #NewYorkCity #EmergencyManagement #CoolingCenters

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 26d

Education is the City’s largest budget category. As of June 2025, DOE’s budget included $2.2 billion, or about 6%, in federal funds.

See our full report to understand how federal changes could impact the City's school system buff.ly/USmnO3a

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 27d

👻 While October 31 might mean “Halloween” for some, we call it "DOE Audited Register date!
📖 Find out how enrollment data drives NYC public school budgets — and how to read your own — at IBO’s October 30 workshop!

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 28d

Meet the four downstate #casino proposals up for consideration by the State's Gaming Facility Location Board. 🎲 Full explainer is up now on our website: buff.ly/o8S47Fc

#NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #NYCEconomy #casinos #NYState

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New York City Independent Budget Office @nycibo.bsky.social · 29d

As we settle into fall, enjoy a beautiful #NewYorkApple while reading IBO's September publications... www.ibo.nyc.gov 🍎🍂

#NYCGovernment #NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #healthcare #education