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Don’t wait on Albany for revenue options

Commentary/Op-Ed - May 2026

Don’t wait on Albany for revenue options

In this NY Daily News op-ed, Jonathan Bowles and Winston Fisher argue that Mayor Mamdani should consider revenue-generating ideas that don't rely on state action, and lay out five such ideas from a recent CUF report.

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What’s Needed to Bolster NYC’s Mom-and-Pop Small Businesses

Event - May 2026

What’s Needed to Bolster NYC’s Mom-and-Pop Small Businesses

On May 28th, the Center for an Urban Future held a forum examining what’s needed to strengthen New York City’s mom-and-pop businesses at a pivotal moment for the city’s local entrepreneurs. Panelists discussed the most pressing challenges facing neighborhood businesses and advanced specific ideas for how city leaders can reduce burdens.

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Harnessing NYC’s Natural Areas

Event - May 2026

Harnessing NYC’s Natural Areas

On May 12th, the Center for an Urban Future held a forum focused on the vital role of natural areas in New York City, and what's needed to more fully harness these critical resources for New Yorkers. Panelists discussed how to ensure far more New Yorkers know about, have access to, and feel comfortable exploring the city’s natural areas.

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CUF Influences FY2027 City Council Budget Response

impact - April 2026

CUF Influences FY2027 City Council Budget Response

The City Council’s FY2027 budget response calls for investments in CUNY programs and new revenues streams to fund the city’s parks that CUF directly inspired.

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Stretching NYC’s Capital Dollars to Build More Vital Social Infrastructure

Testimony - April 2026

Stretching NYC’s Capital Dollars to Build More Vital Social Infrastructure

In this testimony before the City Council's Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations, Senior Fellow John Surico explains the need to stretch capital dollars farther than ever before and the next steps to take to lower the costs and shorten the timelines of capital projects.

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The Other Side of Affordability: How NYC Can Boost Incomes & Build Wealth

Event - April 2026

The Other Side of Affordability: How NYC Can Boost Incomes & Build Wealth

On April 16th, the Center for an Urban Future held a policy forum to address the other side of the affordability crisis—raising incomes, building wealth, and expanding pathways to the middle class—so that a lot more New Yorkers can afford to live here.

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