William J. Stern is a contributing editor to the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal and writes widely on economic issues and New York politics.

Aside from his work in City Journal, Mr. Stern has also written for The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsday, and Albany Times-Union.

In addition to his writing, Mr. Stern served as Campaign Chairman for Mario Cuomo’s 1982 campaign for governor and then on Governor Cuomo’s transition Committee. From 1983 to 1985, he was Chairman and Chief Executive of the New York State Urban Development Corporation. Prior to his involvement in New York State Government, Mr. Stern founded and ran his own computer business in New York City. Since selling his business, he has been a private investor.

Mr. Stern, a native of Harlem, traveled just a couple of blocks south to earn his B.A. from Columbia College. He currently lives in New York City.

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• Debt & New York’s Public Authorities: Borrowing Like There’s No Tomorrow Civic Report 5, January 1998

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• The Unexpected Lessons of Times Square’s Comeback, Autumn 1999
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