Greg David
Contributor at THE CITY
Contributor covering fiscal and economics at THE CITY after 35 years at Crain's New York
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1 week ago |
thecity.nyc | Greg David
Mayor Eric Adams is coming under intense pressure to increase the city’s reserve funds as the threat grows of both big cuts to federal aid and an economic downturn that would reduce tax revenues. City Comptroller Brad Lander Wednesday called for the mayor to set aside about $1 billion in case of a recession and an additional $1 billion to be used in the event of cuts to federal aid, steps the mayor declined to take in his preliminary budget in January.
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1 week ago |
tv-eh.com | Greg David
From a media release:Crave announced today a 10-episode order for PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, the Canadian adaptation of the globally renowned fashion competition series, which sees some of the country’s most exciting designers competing in a captivating series of challenges for their ultimate industry breakthrough. The series, which is set to return to Canadian audiences, is produced in collaboration with Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
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2 weeks ago |
thecity.nyc | Greg David
Stock markets rebounded somewhat Wednesday afternoon as President Donald Trump paused his latest round of reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Even so, New York City’s economy is expected to take a beating — and things could get even worse should Trump reignite an unprecedented global trade war. The implications are almost impossible to overstate, say experts who specialize in the local economy.
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3 weeks ago |
tv-eh.com | Greg David
From a media release:Crip Trip, AMI and TVO Docs’ new road trip docuseries, takes viewers on a journey of hilarity, friendship and hope, while shedding light on glaring holes in support systems for members of the disability community. Who: Daniel Ennett, a filmmaker who is a quadruple amputee, and Frederick Kroetsch, Daniel’s best friend and new caregiver. These guys are polar opposites: Daniel is a social justice warrior, and Fred is a high-strung but fun-loving axxhole.
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3 weeks ago |
thecity.nyc | Alyssa Katz |Greg David
The two leading candidates to become the next city comptroller agree on what the major challenge will be: fighting Donald Trump and the Republicans who control Washington. “We have to fight back,” said Justin Brannan, City Council member representing Bay Ridge and chair of the finance committee and a key player in budget negotiations. “We have to show that we are going to fight back and we are not just going to take this.
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Pressure Grows on Adams to Budget for Trump Funding Cuts and Recession. City leaders and budget experts start talking about tough choices ahead; the state doesn't seem to be as worried. The story @ https://t.co/ykYHgUjMEv
How Trump’s Tariff Brinksmanship Could Still Pummel NYC’s Economy. Even with a 90-day pause on tariffs, the local economy’s prospects worsened, with state and city budgets endangered.Story @ https://t.co/nq4SirhIMm
We must fight Trump, say comptroller candidates, but then what? Mark Levine and Justin Brannan bring competing perspectives on the city budget, pension investments and audits in an under-the-radar race.The inside story @ https://t.co/svltfLWARQ