Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

Candidates Weigh in on Senior Issues

A coalition of senior centers has collected responses from the mayoral candidates and other hopefuls for city office.

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ByJarrett Murphy 6 minRead time

Attacks on De Blasio Reflect Inequality Issue's Rise

No matter what your take is on the public advocate’s signature plan, the attacks on it reveal how much more acceptable it has become to talk about haves and have-nots…

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ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

Don't Watch the Next Democratic Debate Alone!

A watch party and teach-in gives voters a chance to learn more, and say more.

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Government Justice

True or False: New York City Already Bans Racial Profiling

When the Democrats running for mayor debated, the merits of a proposed ban on profiling figured prominently.

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ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

Debate Over Who Should Replace District Dynasty

For the first time in 35 years, someone named Foster is not going to represent the Bronx’s 16th district in the New York City Council.

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Justice

Stop-and-Frisk Ruling: Key Background

In light of the federal judge’s ruling that the NYPD practice violated people’s rights, check out our coverage of the neighborhood that saw the most intense use of the strategy.

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Check out the CUNY Election Atlas

Map, demographic data, election results … City nerds and political junkies rejoice!

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Jul 2013

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

Mayor's Race: Brownsville Voters Waiting, Watching, Wary

Many residents say they’ll vote, but won’t pick a candidate until September. They’re skeptical of promises, concerned about character and doubtful that identity politics will carry Primary Day.

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Jul 2013