After many years of debate, the MTA recently voted to approve congestion pricing, which will go into effect on January 5th. In this episode, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington helps us understand how congestion pricing will impact New Yorkers and fund public transit improvements.

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New York is facing twin real-estate crises: a massive amount of empty office space and almost no new housing construction. One solution is turning those empty office buildings into housing. Brian Steinwurtzel, co-CEO and principal of GFP Real Estate, helps us understand the economic, design, zoning, and regulatory challenges involved in executing successful conversions.

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New York is emerging from a high-stakes 2024 election that could redefine the City and state’s priorities on issues ranging from housing to public safety. Jefrey Pollock, Founding Partner and President of Global Strategy Group, helps us unpack the election outcomes and gives us a sense of how they could shape New York’s future.

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