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SUNY personal retirement plan could serve as a model for pension reform in New York.....

How an obscure state law guarantees pay hikes for government employees...

New York State's Property Tax Cap: A Citizens Guide

The basics of the cap and answers to some of the most common questions about how it w...

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Pension reform in New York could draw from the best features of the SUNY and CUNY plans and best pracitces that have been working for nearly 50 years, according to Optimal Option, our newest report. 2/16/12

NYTORCH Blog

E.J. McMahon debated former state Assemblyman Richard Brodsky last night on a segment of “Capital Tonight.” The lead up to this debate includes Governor Cuomo’s proposed modifications to the pension system in New York (including his proposal for an optional defined-contribution system), our paper released last week on the same subject and PEF president Ken Brynien’s [...]

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