Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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Problems with the performance of the 911 system on Sept. 11 led the Bloomberg administration to undertake a four-pronged emergency communications transformation program

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Sep 2011

Housing and Homelessness

Tenants, Pinnacle Eye Settlement Of Long-Running Dispute

Lawyers for both sides say there is a proposed settlement in the lawsuit tenants filed 2007 against the Pinnacle Group, alleging improper rent hikes and evictions.

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Aug 2011

Uncategorized

Out of Media Glare, the Bronx Faces Irene

Even far outside of the Zone A areas, there were signs of the impending danger, though they were subtle. Closer to the water’s edge, the menace felt very real.

ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

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Aug 2011

Government

As Mandatory Evacuation Ordered, Looking at NYC's Risk

The mandatory partial evacuation announced this afternoon is the first in history for a city that has always been extremely vulnerable to—if rarely visited by—hurricanes.

ByJarrett Murphy 4 minRead time

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Aug 2011

Government

Hugh Carey, 1919-2011

The former congressman who guided New York State through the 1970s fiscal emergency as governor, was 92. A 2010 biography reassessed Carey’s role during the days of crisis.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Jul 2011

Economy

Recession's Pain Revealed For Hispanics, Artists

As new research shows alarming decreases in minority household wealth, City Limits’ Arturo Conde discusses his reporting on how opera singers, poets and other creative workers have weathered the Great…

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Jul 2011

Uncategorized

Bronx Heat Wave: Extended Hours for Pools and Spray Showers

With temperatures reaching triple digits today, Mayor Bloomberg just sent out an announcement saying all city pools will remain open until 8 p.m. With little relief on the way, pools…

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Jul 2011

Uncategorized

Public Agencies that Ain't So Public

The free city newspaper amNY can feel our pain on the public information front. The paper sent FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests for the most basic personnel information to…

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Jul 2011

Uncategorized

City Officials Mark Affordable Housing 'Milestone' in the Bronx

This affordable housing development in West Farms Square is one of thousands that was financed this year by the city. (Photo: Jeanmarie Evelly)Bloomberg administration officials gathered in the courtyard…

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Jul 2011

Uncategorized