Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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He was out of the race. He was still on the ballot. He came in last. As the vice president mulls a third run for the White House, a look…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Opinion

Maybe New York City Needs Older Cops for Community Policing

If the city wants cops who are more interested in solving problems than chasing bad guys, maybe it ought to start recruiting people with a few more years under their…

ByJarrett Murphy 7 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

Background to the Council’s Three Tenant Buyout Bills

More on the three measures designed to protect tenants from aggressive buyout schemes.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Key Coalition Backs NYCHA Infill Plan, with Conditions

NYCHA’s plan to build affordable housing at existing public housing developments has generated skepticism. But an alliance of advocates, resident leaders and elected officials offered qualified support for the proposal.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Aug 2015

In Depth

Worksite: The Disappearing American Strike

Many explanations have been offered for the lack of growth in real wages earned by American workers over the past few decades. One that deserves more attention is the fact…

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

Mapping the City’s 18 Legionnaires’ Disease Sites

State testing has identified 18 total sites where the bacteria was present. The death toll stands at 12.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Opinion

Annoyed by Activists Forcing Bernie Sanders Off Stage? Get Over It

White progressives, it’s OK to be offended by BlackLivesMatter activists drowning out Bernie Sanders in Seattle. But only if you get over it really fast.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

Report Finds Massive Increase in Segregation by Race and Class

In the past decade and a half, the number of Americans living in high-poverty neighborhoods has doubled thanks to suburban sprawl and exclusionary zoning practices.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

Resisting Development, Battling Leaks, Stemming Sewage: The Quiet Drama of NYC Water

Finish the breakfast dishes, take a shower, flush the toilet, brush your teeth, boil some water for tea and then sit down to hear reporting and interviews on the city’s…

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

City Pact with FDNY Union Addresses Longstanding Staffing Issue

For a long time, the city and the fire union have disagreed over how many people should staff a fire engine. The union would prefer five people, the city four.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

Jarrett Murphy

Who Are the 4000 New Yorkers Who Voted for Joe Biden Against All Odds in 2008?

Maybe New York City Needs Older Cops for Community Policing

Background to the Council’s Three Tenant Buyout Bills

Key Coalition Backs NYCHA Infill Plan, with Conditions

Worksite: The Disappearing American Strike

Mapping the City’s 18 Legionnaires’ Disease Sites

Annoyed by Activists Forcing Bernie Sanders Off Stage? Get Over It

Report Finds Massive Increase in Segregation by Race and Class

Resisting Development, Battling Leaks, Stemming Sewage: The Quiet Drama of NYC Water

City Pact with FDNY Union Addresses Longstanding Staffing Issue

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