Jessica Gould appears in the following:
Puerto Rico's Crisis Makes Waves In New York
Friday, June 12, 2015
Often called the sixth borough, Puerto Rico is in trouble. And with more than a million Puerto Ricans in New York City, what happens there might not t stay there.
NJ Offers Tax Breaks to Political Donor
Thursday, June 11, 2015
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has offered $164 million in tax breaks to a company that contributed to the Republican Governor's Association when Chris Christie was chair.
North Jersey Rolls the Dice on Casinos
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
As its casinos continue to shutter, South Jersey and North Jersey politicians disagree on what should happen in Atlantic City.
Poll Gives Thumbs Up to Start-Up NY Despite Criticism
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
A slim majority of voters say they support Governor Cuomo's Start-Up NY tax-free program for businesses. But critics say it's just hype.
What de Blasio's Progressive Budget Looks Like
Friday, May 08, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's $78.3 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2016 presents the fullest picture yet of how his administration aims to make good on its main policy goals.
New Jersey Pension Fight Goes To Court. Again.
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Attorneys debated whether the 2011 pension reform law Governor Chris Christie signed is binding. The unions say it is. The administration says it's not.
Officials Question Fees Public Pensions Pay to Private Managers
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Pension funds in New York and New Jersey pay hundreds of millions of dollars to Wall Street managers who oversee their investments. Critics say that's way too much.
After 'Accord' NJ Union Pulls Out of Pension Talks
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Governor Chris Christie touted an "unprecedented accord" with the state's largest teachers union on pension reform. The union said there was no deal, and has called off negotiations.
NJ Pension Boards Question Wall Street Fees
Friday, April 17, 2015
Trustees say management fees are way up, and the way the state explains them is confusing.
New York's Budget: Behind the Scenes and the Numbers
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
The scramble to meet the budget deadline left lawmakers frustrated and fiscal experts digging for details.
At Least 12 Injured in 'Gas-Related' Explosion and Fire on 2nd Avenue
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Firefighters expected to be on site all night at the scene of an explosion and fire that tore through 4 buildings on 2nd Avenue near East 7th Street.
No Bankruptcy in Atlantic City ... For Now
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
An Emergency Manager appointed by Gov. Chris Christie says the city isn't filing for Chapter 9. But it's a safe bet big budget cuts are coming.
Atlantic City Residents Await Word On Potential Bankruptcy
Friday, March 20, 2015
Four of Atlantic City's 12 casinos closed last year. Unemployment is up, tax revenue is down, and bond raters say the New Jersey town could go bankrupt.
Bankruptcy Could Be In The Cards For Atlantic City
Friday, March 20, 2015
Once the place to gamble on the East Coast, the city is struggling to pay its bills and residents are waiting anxiously for what's next.
Christie's Pension Commission Calls for Compromise
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The commission says the only way New Jersey can pay for its pension and health benefits is if they cost the state less.
Christie and Union Disagree on Agreement for Pension Reform
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The governor said there was an "unprecedented accord" with the teachers union on reforms to retirement and health benefits. The union said there wasn't.
Where New York's Budget Windfall Comes Up Short
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Critics worry the governor's proposal for how to spend money from financial settlements with banks doesn't include enough foreclosure relief.
New York City Budget Sails on Strong Economic Tide
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Higher-than-expected revenues are giving the budget a boost. But the mayor says the good times won't last forever. And fiscal watchdogs wonder if he's doing enough to prepare.
Snowstorm Sends Chill Through Area Businesses
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The NYC area lost about $300 million in economic activity because of the storm, but it could have been much worse.
De Blasio Warns of Historic Blizzard
Monday, January 26, 2015
The mayor says accumulation could hit three feet, with winds gusts of 50 miles an hour, making for one of the nastiest snowstorms on record.
