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Public Finance

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    Ron Paul Makes Rain For His District, But No Fan of Earmarks...Huh?

    ​Republican candidate Ron Paul may have Libertarian leanings, but that hasn't stopped him from requesting tens of millions in earmark money from the government for pet projects in his district. For example, in 2010, Paul asked for $4.5 million for the annual youth fair in Wharton County, Tex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Kirsten Gillibrand Launches 2012 With a Call for Increased Food Stamp Money, Better Access to Fresh Food

    Electeds like to talk -- but U.S. Sen. Kirsten ​Gillibrand came to the Bronx today to listen. That's what Gillibrand said at the launch of an event this morning at Hostos Community College, where she joined Rep. Joe Crowley for a "listening session" on an upcoming Farm Bill, which Congre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Secrets of the Fed's $7.8 TRILLION Bank Bailout Revealed

    Gage SkidmoreBanks benefited even more from the public bailout than previously known.​It's been three years since the the cataclysmic financial crisis that nearly destroyed the global economy, and three years since the government offered up $700 billion in public money to prop up the banks tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    Rightbloggers Defend Rich Bastards from Obama's Tax Plan

    If rightbloggers believe in anything, it's that taxes are bad -- especially if they're on people making over a million dollars. When it was revealed that President Obama would propose a tax on millionaires, the brethren loyally manned the barricades to defend America's rich -- e.g., Donald Trump, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    The Big Words in President Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan

    ​The White House just sent out a Fact Sheet titled "Living Within Our Means and Investing in the Future - The President's Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction." Here's a word cloud showing the repetitive language shown through out.

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2011

    Republicans Call Obama Plan 'Class Warfare'; Don't Know Definition of 'Warfare'

    ​Tomorrow, President Obama will unveil a deficit-cutting proposal that will include a revision to the U.S. tax code. The proposed change will feature a higher tax rate for the wealthiest 0.3% of Americans, who currently pay the IRS with a $15 gift card to Sam Goody every April (estimated figur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2011

    Military's Hypersonic Aircraft Goes Really Fast, Gets Lost

    via DARPA's news release.​An unmanned aircraft engineered to go 20 times the speed of sound was lost on its second test flight Thursday. The BBC reports that scientists lost track of the Falcon Hypersonic Test Vehicle 2, or HTV-2, shortly after it detached from a rocket high above the Californ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    The Debt Ceiling: A Guide

    ​In order to come to a resolution on a new debt ceiling, Congress has been working around the clock. "Around the clock" for Congress means they are just taking a shorter vacation, but still, coming to an agreement on this issue has become paramount in lawmakers' eyes. Obama thinks that if the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2011

    Psychics Predict Future of World Economy

    This is a real CNN report from three days ago. According to the psychics, who know more about Ben Bernanke's plans in the next three months than Ben Bernanke does, everything is going to be just fine. [@_rosiegray]

  • Voice Choices

    March 23, 2011

    PLAN ON IT

    A political rally you can dance to

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Il Vagabondo Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Scam

    NYPost.comA plate of manicotti won't make him feel better​ Up until now, Upper East Side Italian restaurant Il Vagabondo (351 East 62nd Street, 212-832-9221) has been best known for its indoor bocce court. But now that owner Ernest Vogliano has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, there's probably ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    New York's Indians Try to Fend Off the (Marlboro) Man: A Court Fight Over Smoking Rights

    ​Hasn't America already doled out a terrible hand to the Indians already without trying to make them a part of their eugenics and assimilation? Apparently not. Today, the Seneca Nation Indians have to fight off New York State from taxing cigarette purchases made by non-Indians on their reserva ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Andrew Cuomo Hanging Out With BFF Fred Dicker Not Good News for Other State Democrats

    Andrew Cuomo's decision to announce new tax policy on Fred Dicker's Albany radio show is as bad for the state as it is for Cuomo. It's already added to the budget drama gripping Albany. All you have to do is read the New York Post to see how often Freddie and Andrew talk, though the attorney genera ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    Steve Levy Goes Comic on Cuomo -- Has the AG Got a Comeback Line?

    ​Today finally brings the first good gag of the gubernatorial race, and it comes from none other than Steve Levy, that Long Island Iced Tea-bagger with the bandito moustache. Levy's shot is a well-aimed barb at would-be rival Andrew Cuomo who is still an unannounced gubernatorial candidate ("W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2009

    Report: Kingsbridge Mall Deal a Loser for the City Without "Living Wage"

    Activists want the proposed Kingsbridge Armory shopping center in The Bronx to mandate a "living wage" ($10 an hour with benefits, $11.50 without) for workers there. Sympathetic city councilmembers on the zoning committee threaten to make trouble, and the city tries to strike a deal with them. A vo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Breaking: H&H Bagels Owner Indicted for Stealing Withholding Taxes and Unemployment Insurance Tax Evasion

    Ty Hewitt/New York Magazine​Earlier this afternoon, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau announced the arrest and indictment of Helmer Toro, the owner of H&H Bagels, for stealing withholding taxes and evading unemployment insurance tax in connection with his wholesale and retail busin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Liveblogging Quinn's State of the City: Cuts, Tax the Rich, Not Sales

    At her upcoming State of the City speech, which she is expected to bellow at any moment, Council Speaker Christine Quinn is expected to propose an income tax hike on richer New Yorkers, says Liz Benjamin. Citizens making between $297,000 and $532,000 would see their rate rise from 3.683 percent to ... More >>

  • News

    January 28, 2009

    What Cooked the World's Economy?

    It wasn't your overdue mortgage.

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    When Elephants Fight: Not-quite-liveblogging the Brodsky Yankees Hearing

    This morning in Yankeefunland: Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's surprise last-second hearing on the latest round of taxpayer-financed Yanks and Mets stadium bonds, with promised testimony (under duress) from Yankees president Randy Levine and city Economic Development Corporation chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Brodsky Hearing: IBO Says Mets, Yanks Stadiums Costing Taxpayers $1.2 Billion

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    Jersey Beats New York in Median Property Tax List

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Skelos Calls His Own Damn Session

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    Pinsky Says New Yankee Stadium "A Home Run"; We Cry Foul

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2008

    Paterson Sees $12.5 Billion Deficit for '09; Plans "Painful" Cuts

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Passing the bucks

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Taxpayer Cost of Yanks' Bond Demands: $82.9 Million

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Film

    January 8, 2008

    Mad Money

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2007

    Protesters Pop In On the Carlyle Group

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2006

    NYC's Cheap Housing Policy: Too Pricey?

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2006

    P.S. 64: A Tax Break! A Dorm! A Homeless Shelter?

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2006

    Spire Education: Cooper Union's Towering Tax Break

    Play-by-play of Assemblymember Richard Brodsky's hearing on the new Yankees stadium project, continued from last post: 11:29 am: Brodsky and Yankees president Randy Levine are now squabbling over which documents have and haven't been provided when. Moments later, city development chief Seth Pinsky ... More >>

  • News

    April 25, 2006

    Spire Education

    Cooper Union's Towering Tax Break

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2005

    Yuan, Me, and the Mayor Makes 3

    Cooper Union's Towering Tax Break

  • News

    November 8, 2005

    Bloomberg's Gift Horse

    Yanks and Mets stadiums could cost taxpayers $800 million

  • News

    May 10, 2005

    Land Doesn't Pay

    The city's $7 billion-a-year property tax gap—no wonder we're broke

  • News

    April 5, 2005

    Corporate Tax Rewrite

    The city's $7 billion-a-year property tax gap—no wonder we're broke

  • News

    February 22, 2005

    Giving Away the Store

    A costly, developing problem for New York City that's three decades old

  • News

    February 1, 2005

    From Security to Risk in One Easy Bush Plan

    President trades American promise for a Wall Street gamble

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2004

    Do They Take Us for Fools? Yes.

    President trades American promise for a Wall Street gamble

  • News

    January 27, 2004

    Where Credit Is Due

    Council Plan Helps Landlords Do the Right Thing

  • News

    January 6, 2004

    This Is Rich

    Inside a Bush Brainstorming Session

  • News

    September 9, 2003

    'Freewheeling Zealots'

    DARPA: the Dark Star of Defense

  • News

    August 5, 2003

    Muffling the Left

    Watchdog Reveals Effort to Gag Anti-Bush Causes

  • News

    May 13, 2003

    Gait Watchers

    The Pentagon Pours Millions Into 'Gait Recognition Technology'

  • News

    April 29, 2003

    Pataki's Class Bias

    Guv Seeks Sacrifice From Average New Yorkers, Protects High-End Friends

  • News

    January 21, 2003

    West Side Stories

    Scrounging Up $3 Billion in 'New' Tax Money? Hey, No Problem.

  • News

    November 19, 2002

    Pay Your Share

    Out-of-Towners, Stock Speculators, Unions Must Ante Up in Fiscal Crisis

  • News

    August 20, 2002

    Abstinence Scofflaws

    Louisiana Court Slaps Religion-Based No-Sex Programs

  • News

    June 18, 2002

    The Paper of Wreckage

    The 'Times' Bulldozes Its Way to a Sweetheart Land Deal You Will Pay For

  • News

    March 6, 2001

    Trust Fund Trussed?

    World Trade Center Lease Deal Could Slash Housing Revenue

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