Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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The RBG made history by approving unprecedentedly low increases in stabilized rents. But it rejected a call for rent freezes that the mayor supported during his campaign.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Uncategorized

Brooklyn Board Steamed Over Missing Park

In a scathing letter to the EDC, Community Board 7 laments the delays and downsizing that have marred Bush Terminal Piers Park.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Housing and Homelessness

State Nudges Banks to Monitor Building Conditions

New examination rules are aimed at getting banks to look more closely at the soundness of the landlord’s financial plan and the conditions tenants are living in.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Uncategorized

City Limits Board Member Takes Leave to Campaign

Mark Lieberman is seeking an Assembly seat.

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

16

Jun 2014

Uncategorized

Study: Green Carts—Those It Could Find—Are Working

A new study finds that the city’s Green Carts are delivering fresh produce to low-income people in under-served neighborhoods and giving entrepreneurs a foothold in the marketplace. But many permitted…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Economy Government

Help Wanted: 10,000 More Summer Youth Job Slots

A rally today will call on the de Blasio administration to add money to the budget for summer youth employment, which has shrunk even as teen unemployment remains startling high.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

10

Jun 2014

Justice

Clashing Claims at Heart of '90 Murder Case Under Review

Many of the figures in a 1990 murder case have told different versions of their story over the years. Defense lawyers argue some of the changes are justifiable, while others…

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Justice

CL Honored for Story on How Parents' Arrests Affect Kids

Rachel Blustain won first place in the category of best article on a social issue at the 2014 Ippies coordinated by the Center for Community and Ethnic Media at the…

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Education

Libraries Pledge Big Expansion if City Boosts Funding

The city’s three library systems promise to hire nearly 800 people, expand hours and introduce new programs if the city boosts their funding by $65 million over what Mayor de…

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jun 2014

Justice

Key Date Looms for Bid to Reverse 1991 Murder Conviction

As first reported here in 2010, Johnny Hincapie maintains his innocence in the murder of tourist Brian Watkins. But in court filings, prosecutors say there are holes in his alibi.

ByJarrett Murphy 6 minRead time

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Rent Guideline Board Rejects Freeze, Approves Modest Hikes

Brooklyn Board Steamed Over Missing Park

State Nudges Banks to Monitor Building Conditions

City Limits Board Member Takes Leave to Campaign

Study: Green Carts—Those It Could Find—Are Working

Help Wanted: 10,000 More Summer Youth Job Slots

Clashing Claims at Heart of '90 Murder Case Under Review

CL Honored for Story on How Parents' Arrests Affect Kids

Libraries Pledge Big Expansion if City Boosts Funding

Key Date Looms for Bid to Reverse 1991 Murder Conviction

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