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1. Cities and States Are Too Big to Fail

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
State government -- Forecasts and trends, Epidemics -- Economic aspects -- United States, Municipal government -- Forecasts and trends, President of the United States -- Economic policy, Business conditions, Domestic economic assistance -- Laws, regulations and rules, COVID-19 -- Economic aspects, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis, Review of past year, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

State and city governments employ millions of essential workers. But the pandemic has pushed them to the brink. President-elect Biden needs to step in now. Imagine that cities and states [...]

Published
2020

5. Building Blocks

Author

Ravitch, Richard and Cohen, Hope

Abstract

IN the 1980s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority began fixing decaying subway stations and upgrading underpowered trains. This mighty undertaking would have been delayed by untold years had the authority not […]

Published
2007

7. THE UNHOUSED.

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
*HOUSING policy, *PUBLIC welfare, *GOVERNMENT aid, *HOUSING subsidies
Abstract

Discusses the housing crisis experienced by U.S. citizens in 1997 and proposes solutions to the problem. Background of the housing problem; Problems associated with the expiration of the housing contracts given to the subsidies of the Section 8 federal housing programs in the upcoming years; Need for preserving the housing stock of the projects; Importance of minimizing the housing cost paid by taxpayers; Role of for-profit or nonprofit organizations in improving the projects.

Published
1997

8. ... And it's worse than the last time

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
New York, New York -- Economic aspects, New York, New York -- Finance, Budget -- Economic aspects, Company financing, Business, Business, general
Published
2002

9. Why hospitals need federal help

Author

Sullivan, Joseph M. and Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Influence, Hospitals -- Emergency service, Emergency management -- Finance, Health care industry -- Finance, Business, Business, general
Published
2001

10. Mantra for the Mayor: Deficit, Deficit, Deficit, Deficit

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
Mayors
Abstract

Congratulations, Mr. Mayor-elect! But now it's time to unseal that envelope labeled 'Do Not Open Until After Election Day.' In it is this year's revised budget, with a deficit of […]

Published
1993

11. BACKTALK; Hard Times in the Horsehide Belt

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
Major League Baseball, Baseball (Professional)
Abstract

San Diego Padres fans have a right to be upset with the trading last week of another of their stars -- this time Gary Sheffield. The passionate loyalty of fans […]

Published
1993

13. Why M.T.A.'s buying Canadian-made cars

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
Bombardier Inc. -- Contracts, Budd Co. -- Management, New York. Metropolitan Transportation Authority -- Contracts, Corporations, Canadian -- Contracts, Subways -- Cars, Local transit -- New York, Canada -- Economic policy
Published
1982

14. The M.T.A. burden in a pension rescue

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
New York. Metropolitan Transportation Authority -- Finance, Railroad holding companies -- Finance
Published
1983

15. Transitory federalism

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
New York. Metropolitan Transportation Authority -- Economic aspects, Federal-state controversies -- Economic aspects, Labor relations -- Management, Labor policy -- Management, Local transit -- Economic aspects, Local government -- Economic aspects, New York, New York -- Transportation
Published
1981

17. Washington and the fiscal crisis of the states

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
Budget deficits -- Analysis, Budget deficits -- Management, Economic conditions -- Analysis, Economic policy -- Analysis, Government aid -- Analysis, State budgets -- Management, State finance -- Analysis, Government funding, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

19. CORRESPONDENCE.

Author

Russell, Avery, Joseph, James A., Thomas, Franklin A., Goldmann, Robert B., Ravitch, Richard, Arlington, Jody, and Tafel, Richard

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, CORPORATIONS, SMOKING, CAMPAIGN funds
Abstract

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Philanthropical Correctness," which discussed Carnegie Corporation's programs in 1989 and 1965; "Smoking and Nothingness," which focused on smoking; "Notebook," which examined the campaign contribution of the Log Cabin Republicans to Bob Dole's fund.

Published
1995

20. Some top New Year's wishes for a better New York in 1981

Author

Clendinen, Dudley, Rifkind, Simon, Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Yalow, Rosalyn, Papp, Joseph, Brownmiller, Susan, Shelton, James P., Ravitch, Richard, Polk, Robert, Coleman, John, Taylor, Gardner, Frankenthaler, Helen, Horton, Raymond, Meara, Anne, and Stiller, Jerry

Subjects
Social change, New York, New York -- Public opinion, New York -- Public opinion
Published
1981

21. Season opener.

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
MAJOR League Baseball (Organization)
Abstract

Presents the author's views regarding problems in Major-league baseball. Declining dollars; Aging fans; Soaring salaries; Revenue problems; Possibility of a strike in 1994; Details.

Published
1993

22. New York Is in Trouble.

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
*URBAN growth, *URBAN transportation, *TELECOMMUTING, *PUBLIC spending, *MUNICIPAL revenue
Published
2021

25. Affordability Still Biggest Challenge.

Author

Molinari, Susan and Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
HOUSING, FEDERAL aid to housing, PUBLIC housing
Abstract

Presents excerpts of the executive summary of the report to U.S. Congress by the Millennial Housing Commission in 2002. Forms of federal support for housing programs; Success of the federal support for the housing sector; Causes of the gap between the demand for and supply of affordable housing; Reforms recommended for the housing program.

Published
2002

28. More Detroits Are on the Way.

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
*BANKRUPTCY, *EARNINGS management, *ACCOUNTING laws, *FINANCIAL crises
Published
2014

29. 'So Much to Do'.

Author

Ravitch, Richard

Subjects
*BANKRUPTCY, *POLITICAL science, *PRESIDENTIAL elections, *DEMOCRATS (United States)
Published
2014

30. Quote of the Day.

Author

RAVITCH, RICHARD

Subjects
*U.S. state budgets
Abstract

This is like slow strangulation. RICHARD RAVITCH, lieutenant governor of New York, on negotiations over the state budget. [A18] [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2010

31. Paying For All That Back And Forth.

Author

Ravitch, Richard and Kiley, Robert R.

Subjects
*TAXATION of commuters, *TRANSPORTATION
Abstract

Argues that New York should reinstate the commuter tax which was abolished through legislation. Discussion on the economic foundation of New York; Suggestion that money raised from commuter tax should be used to finance transportation projects.

Published
1999

32. Meet the press. August 7, 1994

Author

Dukert, Betty Cole. Producer, Fehr, Donald M., 1948- Interviewee, Panetta, Leon E., 1938- Interviewee, Ravitch, Richard, 1933- Interviewee, Russert, Tim, 1950-2008. Moderator Interviewer, Mitchell, Andrea. Interviewer, and Brownstein, Ronald. Interviewer

Published
1994

33. LETTERS.

Author

DEROW, KEN, PEHL, JAMES P., BELL, LINDA, CERFOLIO, NINA E., RAVITCH, RICHARD, and BERKOWITZ, NORMAN

Published
2022

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