Agreement on 2012-2013 New York State budget reached *

USA - March 29 2012
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced yesterday in a joint statement with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos that an agreement on a $132.6 billion budget has been reached.

Co-authors: Kevin E. Fullington, Scott E. Mollen, Glenn L. Stein, Michael McMahon.

The MTA moves aggressively to sell property *

USA - March 29 2012
In an effort to generate revenue, the MTA (working through the New York City EDC) has released 7 RFPs for the sale and development of MTA-owned properties.

Co-authors: Kevin E. Fullington, Scott E. Mollen, Glenn L. Stein, Michael McMahon.

New York City Council passes “prevailing wage” bill *

USA - March 29 2012
A pro-union bill that would boost salaries for thousands of privately hired workers to minimum rates set by the city passed the City Council yesterday.

Co-authors: Kevin E. Fullington, Scott E. Mollen, Glenn L. Stein, Michael McMahon.