The Empire Center for Public Policy today released a slate of policy recommendations that would make New York State a better place to live and work. Read More
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New York governments at all levels owe a combined $359.7 billion in debt to pay retired public employees health benefits, according to a new Empire Center report. Read More
18% of all public-school teachers and administrators employed by school districts outside New York City were paid over $100,000 last year Read More
Full career police and firemen (those serving 20 or more years) enrolled in New York’s Police and Fire Retirement System (PRFRS) who became eligible to start receiving a pension during 2020 are eligible for an average award of $86,852 annually. Read More
The Cuomo administration left out many people who died without a test during the early weeks of the pandemic Read More
As an organization committed to openness in government, we welcome your commitment to leading a fully transparent administration Read More
2020 payroll data for a total of 79,146 employees at 331 different New York State public authorities is now posted at SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s transparency website. Read More
Elizabeth Adadi has recently joined the Empire Center for Public Policy as Communications and Marketing Manager Read More
Nearly three-quarters of those retiring last year from the City of New York’s Fire Department (FDNY) were eligible for six-figure pensions Read More
Empire Center has appealed four delayed Freedom of Information Law requests pertaining to state COVID-19 data Read More
Just three COVID data sets have been made fully available in the month since the Empire Center officially submitted 62 FOIL requests Read More
A total of $87 million in new grants were steered to 174 local projects over the past ten months by Governor Cuomo’s State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) Read More