Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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Critiques of the ill-effects of “concentrated poverty” and the location of subsidized housing are decades old. But they’ve been rejuvenated by recent research, court decisions and regulations.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Aug 2015

In Depth

Black Managers Hit Glass Ceiling in Diversifying American Workplace

A look at the ethnic mix in the U.S. workplace over the past 50 years sees a steady increase in the presence of blacks, Latinos, Asians and women in most…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Aug 2015

In Depth

UrbaNerd: Wildfires in New York State? Yes, We Have Them

There are 30 active fires across nine western states. While the conversation about fire policy typically involves the west, wildfire is a reality in New York State.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Uncategorized

Legionnaire’s Toll Hits 7; City Seeks to Tamp Down Fears

City Hall is reminding New Yorkers that the city’s drinking water system and most other water-related infrastructure is safe.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jul 2015

Health In Depth

Before Legionnaire’s: A Brief History of NYC Outbreaks

Legionnaire’s Disease sounds scary this week. Early in the city’s history, diseases like yellow fever and diphtheria killed scores more.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jul 2015

Uncategorized

An Hour-Long Special Report on NYC’s Water System

WNYC and City Limits teamed up last month for a series of radio stories and investigative articles on the city’s water system. Now, like a great summer beach-read that’s been…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Jul 2015

ARTS and CULTURE Government

What the Tappan Zee Bridge tells us About Dewey, Cuomo and Governing Today

A new book looks closely at the long debate over what to do about the key Hudson River crossing. Read an interview with the author.

ByJarrett Murphy 11 minRead time

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Jul 2015

Video

Experts Debate Whether de Blasio Plan Can be Better than Bail

Brooklyn Independent Media’s Bk Live looks at the mayor’s plan to create an alternative system that will use supervision rather than money to get people to come to court.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jul 2015

Housing and Homelessness

Battle Brewing Over Proposed Changes to City Parking Rules

The de Blasio administration and allies want to change zoning rules that mandate the creation of off-street parking. But there’s opposition to the idea from some civic groups.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Jul 2015

Uncategorized