Jessica Gould appears in the following:
NYC Seeks to Block Property Tax Challenge
Monday, July 28, 2014
Some housing advocates called it the biggest challenge to New York City's property tax system in years. Now the city and state are seeking to dismiss it.
'Late Show' and Colbert Will Stay in NYC
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The 'Late Show' and Stephen Colbert will stay right where they are, in New York.
Three's the Charm for NY Debt Upgrades
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Rating agency Standard & Poor's is giving a positive review of how New York state is managing its debt. It's the third agency to do so.
Christie May Cut Pension Benefits for Younger Workers
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
But workers are protesting the possible cuts.
LIRR Deal Reflects National Trends on Health Care
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Workers will start paying a portion of their salaries for health care premiums for the first time.
Families Weigh Trips to Israel Amid Violence
Sunday, July 13, 2014
It's the time of year that thousands of young Jewish Americans, many of them from the New York City area, head to Israel.
Hundreds Mourn Firefighter Killed in Brooklyn Blaze
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas, a firefighter for 14 years, died on Saturday from severe burns and smoke inhalation while searching a one-bedroom unit for survivors in Williamsburg.
Decrepit Port Authority Bus Terminal Gets a Little Extra Money
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
'HealthPlex' Debuts Across From Old St. Vincent's Site
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
It’s an E.R. without a hospital. HealthPlex will offer 24-hour emergency care, outpatient surgery, and a range of specialists, but it won’t allow patients to stay overnight.
Watchdog to NY: Don't Waste Your Windfall
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Christie Signs Budget, Defies Democrats on Pension and Taxes
Monday, June 30, 2014
"Balanced and responsible," or a plan that will hurt working families?
NJ Judge Rules in Favor of Christie's Pension Plan
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
A New Jersey judge has ruled that Gov. Chris Christie can follow through with his plan to reduce the state's contributions to public workers' pension funds.
NJ Budget Dance Continues
Monday, June 23, 2014
Democrats take the lead, offering a deal that would increase taxes and maintain pension payments.
This Week in Politics: A Primary Gets Contentious, a Budget Is Not
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Handshake and a Hug Between Mayor and Council on Budget Deal
Friday, June 20, 2014
Budget watchdogs are warning that maintaining this level of spending will be hard if the city's economy faces a setback.
Are Property Taxes Making Your Rent Too High?
Monday, June 16, 2014
New York City's complicated system taxes rental buildings at a higher rate than co-ops and condos. Jessica Gould explains a lawsuit brought by two renters who say that the system is discriminatory and talks about how the different rates might be discouraging
Is the Rent Too Damn High ... Because of Property Taxes?
Monday, June 16, 2014
New York City's property tax system is notoriously complicated. Now a lawsuit says it's also discriminatory.
Buying the City Budget
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The city got good news from the bond rating agencies on the mayor's first budget. Maria Doulis, director of city studies for the Citizens Budget Commission, and WNYC reporter Jessica Gould talk about the budget and the ongoing negotiations with the remaining public worker unions, the City Council and Albany lawmakers.
NYC Budget Tests Mayor's Bonds with Wall Street
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
The city's bonds are getting good ratings, but some investors are still worried.