Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

De Blasio Defines Governing Philosophy in 100th Day Speech

The mayor described a progressive ideal that, he promised, would encompass everything his administration does from Day 101 on.

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ByJarrett Murphy 29 minRead time

De Blasio's First 100 Days: Our Coverage

Relive the first three months of the mayor’s term, as reported by our Nation-City Limits blog.

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ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

Government Justice

Needed: A New Deal for City Housing Policy

The UPK battle is (for now) over, the 100th day is coming, and the question arises: What now for the first progressive mayor in a generation? The answer, in a…

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ARTS and CULTURE Education

Testing and Other Reforms Squeeze Schools Arts

A report by the city comptroller finds steep disparities in arts education throughout the DOE. A City Limits investigation last year reported that many aspects of education reform worked to…

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ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

What Does the State Budget Mean for De Blasio?

The agreement between the legislature and the governor has big wins and painful losses for the mayor. Did he get what he needed?

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NYPD Inspector General Named

A police oversight official from the nation’s capital will be the NYPD’s first IG.

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ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

Housing and Homelessness

Advocates Want De Blasio Admin. to Lean on Lender

A 44-building portfolio is in foreclosure, and tenant advocates are hoping the city will pressure firms tied to the parcels’ financing to sell to a responsible buyer.

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FDNY Case: Mayor Again Shapes City By Ending Legal Fight

The settlement of the long-standing legal fight over discrimination by the FDNY is at least the fifth time the de Blasio administration has broken off Bloomberg-era legal fights.

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