Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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The PA’s investigation found that Neighborhood Homes failed a group of potential home-buyers in Crown Heights. The program is winding down, but the findings could shape discussions about new affordable-housing…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Mar 2016

Justice

Would You Know a Search Warrant if You Saw One?

A report by the Civilian Complaint Review Board finds that the NYPD on several occasions has failed to follow proper procedure when entering private homes, often doing so without a…

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Economy Video

Video: The Welfare Debate in de Blasio’s New York

Some think Mayor Bill de Blasio is overseeing a return to the days of deep dependency. Others wonder if perhaps today’s welfare system is just doing a better job of…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Housing and Homelessness Podcasts

Max & Murphy on Housing:
Fear, Race and Regulation

We’re no Rubio vs. Trump, mind you, but it’s worth a listen anyway.

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Uncategorized

Suit on Sex Abuse in NYS Prisons Echoes ’11 Investigation

A group of women inmates is suing New York State alleging persistent sexual abuse in prisons and weak efforts by administrators to prevent or punish such behavior.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Feb 2016

In Depth

UrbaNerd:
‘Pig’ Remark Just the Latest Episode in 5 Decade Fight Over Civilian Review

Since at least 1966, police unions and city officials have been engaged in an often charged debate over who should decide whether a cop has abused his or her power.

ByJarrett Murphy 6 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Interactive Map of Mayor De Blasio’s Neighborhood Rezonings

This clickable map is your one-stop shop for reading up on the areas where the mayor has proposed a rezoning or is studying one.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Uncategorized

Sharpton, Seabrook & Bronx DA Weigh In on Closing Rikers

Count Rev. Al Sharpton with Mayor de Blasio among the skeptics about the notion of closing Rikers Island.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Feb 2016

NYCHA Uncategorized

NYCHA Launches New Bid to Close Financial Gap

The Rental Assistance Demonstration involves converting one Queens developing from traditional public housing to voucher funding and, the plan says, freeing up money to pay for back-logged repairs.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Feb 2016

Housing and Homelessness Podcasts