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With the loss of the state Senate to Republicans, tenant advocates say the prospects for preserving rent stabilization now rest on the strength of their organizing—and the position of Governor…

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Housing and Homelessness

Sizing Up the Looming Battle Over Rent Regulations

The elections altered the stage but didn’t eliminate the drama from the looming deadline for laws regulating nearly 1 million city apartments. Other key housing laws are also up for…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Housing and Homelessness

Evictions Are Top Driver of Homelessness

Domestic violence also grew in prominence as a factor cited by families applying for shelter, says a report on the 2002 to 2012 period.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Uncategorized Video

Covering Corruption: What’s the Media’s Role?

It’s always fascinating to watch politicians who are suspected of being dirty. What’s the media’s role in channeling our fascination in a way that serves the public?

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Uncategorized

Honor Veterans. Go to a Park.

Did you know that the bodies of 11,500 people are buried under a Doric column in Fort Greene Park?

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Housing and Homelessness

HPD Official Sees Improvement in NYC Apartment Conditions

The deputy commissioner in charge of housing enforcement tells City Limits that compliance with the code has generally improved and hints that the City Council might soon give his agency…

ByJarrett Murphy 6 minRead time

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Nov 2014

News

Check Out NYC’s Shareholder Activism

As steward of the city’s massive pension funds, Comptroller Scott Stringer has launched a campaign to give all shareholders a role in nominating corporate directors. Learn more about other fights…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Nov 2014

News

Has That Much Really Changed for de Blasio in Albany?

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio at the Wilborn Temple First Church Of God In Christ in Albany on Sunday, February 16, 2014. On Election Night 20 years ago, I…

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Nov 2014

Government News

The 2014 Campaign as a Lyric Poem Composed from Democratic Fundraising Emails

Why I’m emailing It’s over. It’s done. Heartbreaking losses.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Oct 2014

Government

A Third of NYC Races Were Uncontested

On Election Day, 21 of 63 legislative races in New York City were one candidate affairs. A Gotham Gazette-City Limits project looks at why it happens and how it impacts…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

Jarrett Murphy

Tenant Allies Say Rent Fight is Winnable

Sizing Up the Looming Battle Over Rent Regulations

Evictions Are Top Driver of Homelessness

Covering Corruption: What’s the Media’s Role?

Honor Veterans. Go to a Park.

HPD Official Sees Improvement in NYC Apartment Conditions

Check Out NYC’s Shareholder Activism

Has That Much Really Changed for de Blasio in Albany?

The 2014 Campaign as a Lyric Poem Composed from Democratic Fundraising Emails

A Third of NYC Races Were Uncontested

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