Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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Federal support for public housing operating expenses has been lagging costs for a decade. A NYCHA board member said a new approach might shore up funding from Washington.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Justice

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

Some suspect the current bias-crime statutes aren’t strong enough to deter or punish violent bigots. Others wonder if extra jail time is the best way to change mindsets.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Housing and Homelessness

FreshDirect's Bronx Foes Weigh Appeal

A state judge last week threw out their lawsuit, which claimed the city’s approval of the project cut corners on its environmental review.

ByJarrett Murphy 6 minRead time

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May 2013

Government

Comedian Running for Mayor Not Joking About Tax on Stocks

Randy Credico wants to restore a stock transactions tax, an idea that used to get discussed in polite company, but now is relegated to the fringes of the 2013 campaign.…

ByJarrett Murphy 12 minRead time

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May 2013

Economy Government

De Blasio, Thompson Economic Plans: Poverty vs. Inequality

The two Democrats unveiled their economic strategy on consecutive days. While their proposals overlapped a lot, de Blasio emphasized the growing gap between the rich and poor.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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May 2013

Economy

Rockaway Businesses Still Treading Water Post-Sandy

Some 60 percent were still closed four or five months after the storm, thanks to long-standing challenges of economics and geography that hampered an already difficult recovery.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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May 2013

Government

Brooklyn Council Races Blow Hot and Cold

Some 2013 races are shaping up to feature multiple candidates. Others look so far like one-choice affairs.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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May 2013

Government

Carrion, Liu Vie for Votes in Brownsville

The audience knew what the candidates wanted. But what did the people of Van Dyke want in return?

ByJarrett Murphy 11 minRead time

16

May 2013

Justice

Stop and Frisk Coverage Nominated

We’re up for an award from that National Association of Black Journalists.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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May 2013

Government

The Numbers: Campaign Consultants Who Double As Lobbyists

Some data and details from our reporting on campaign consultants who help politicians get elected and also lobby those officials on behalf of companies, unions and other interests.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

Jarrett Murphy

Call for Tax Credits for Public Housing

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

FreshDirect's Bronx Foes Weigh Appeal

Comedian Running for Mayor Not Joking About Tax on Stocks

De Blasio, Thompson Economic Plans: Poverty vs. Inequality

Rockaway Businesses Still Treading Water Post-Sandy

Brooklyn Council Races Blow Hot and Cold

Carrion, Liu Vie for Votes in Brownsville

Stop and Frisk Coverage Nominated

The Numbers: Campaign Consultants Who Double As Lobbyists

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