New York Court of Appeals June 29, 2006 (Comptroller of New York v. Mayor of New York)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Chief Judge Kaye.

In July 2003, in a novel revenue-raising venture, the City of New York created the Marketing Development Corporation (MDC), to develop innovative public-private partnerships — using the City’s well-known image and resources — to promote New York City around the globe and generate jobs, revenue and tourism.