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Cost Savings of an Energy Efficiency Program
If the state implemented an aggressive energy efficiency policy that resulted in a 30 percent reduction in electricity use, New York households would save $518 annually, according to this new national report by the Consumer Federation of America. (March 3, 2010)

Many Adult New Yorkers have No Bank Account
Over 13 percent of citywide households have no bank or credit union account, according to a new study commissioned by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Instead, they use 'fringe' services such as check cashers. Twice as many Bronx residents are 'unbanked,' and over half of adults in the Mott Haven-Melrose area of the Bronx have no account. (February 26, 2010)

Energizing Small Businesses
A Report by the Center for an Urban Future finds that only a fraction of the city's small businesses have taken the steps to become energy efficient. (February 21, 2010)

Mayor's Management Report
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday issued his preliminary Management Report for the current fiscal year, a mass of numbers that purport to measure city government's performance in a number of keys areas. This year's found an increase in homelessness, a rise in the number of people seeking welfare and food stamps, an increase in the amount of time it takes to fill a pothole and a rise in average class size, as well as cleaner streets and a decrease in school crime. (February 16, 2010)

The Need for Human Capital
A new report from the Center for an Urban Future and the Community Service Society found many New Yorkers lack the skills and education to compete in today's economy. It found more than a quarter of adult New Yorkers -- other than on Staten Island -- are functionally illiterate. The report offers a blueprint for the administration and the City Council to boost the city's "human capital," including focusing on skill sets instead of job placement in low wage positions. (January 19, 2010)

NY State Division of the Budget
Offers links to various executive budget documents and information and a detailed analysis of the state economy and how it affects tax revenues.
NYC Workforce Investment Board
Provides timely reports about New York City’s workforce and economy.
Fiscal Policy Institute
A nonpartisan research and education organization that strives to increase understanding of issues that affect the quality of life and economic well-being of New York state residents, it offers sector studies, labor market profiles, and The State of Working New York annual volumes
NYC Independent Budget Office
Established in 1996 and charged with enhancing public understanding of the City's budget. Everything from analyses of the Mayor's budget to reports on taxes on the poor and utilities. Interactive tax receipt tells you how much you spent on each government service is highly recommended.
NY Federal Reserve Bank
The Fed’s regional economy section analyzes local economic growth, labor markets, real estate, and public finance issues. Also provides reports on current topics, such as the cost of homeland security.

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