Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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A look at the Bronx Business Improvement District at Third Avenue and 155th Street.

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Sep 2010

City Council Releases Report on Milbank's Woes

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ByJarrett Murphy 7 minRead time

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Sep 2010

Economy

Recession Drove 6 Million Into Poverty

The national poverty rate jumped to over 14 percent. But there’s evidence that the economic downturn hasn’t increased poverty as much as comparable recessions.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Sep 2010

Uncategorized

Mixed Reviews for New Voting Machines

??A woman tests out a new ballot scanning machine in Bedford Park last month. (Photo by Jeanmarie Evelly)??? So far, there's been both good and bad feedback about the Board…

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Sep 2010

Economy Government

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

Kevin Parker is a regular tabloid target over angry outbursts and allegedly violent conduct. But allies cite his progressive record. His opponent, meanwhile, is making his ninth try at office.

ByJarrett Murphy 13 minRead time

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Sep 2010

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.

ByJarrett Murphy 11 minRead time

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Sep 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Economy

From ‘Fun City’ to Crisis State: John Lindsay and Hugh Carey

Two new books explore the legacies of a former mayor whom history maligned and a governor whose role has been all but forgotten.

ByJarrett Murphy 14 minRead time

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Aug 2010

News Uncategorized

Citizens Can Weigh In On Term Limits, Other Charter Changes

The Campaign Finance Board is collecting pro and con statements on the two ballot questions proposed by the Charter Revision Commission. Learn how to offer your two cents.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Aug 2010

In Depth

Group Picked for Living Wage Study Accused of Bias

On Aug. 12, the city's Economic Development Corporation announced its decision pay

ByJarrett Murphy 0 minRead time

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Aug 2010

Government

Neighborhood Advocates See Push For Power Blocked

This fall, voters will decide on a minor change to rules governing the location of sewage plants and garbage stations. But environmental advocates and community planners wanted more.

ByJarrett Murphy 17 minRead time

Jarrett Murphy

The Hurt of the Hub

City Council Releases Report on Milbank's Woes

Recession Drove 6 Million Into Poverty

Mixed Reviews for New Voting Machines

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

From ‘Fun City’ to Crisis State: John Lindsay and Hugh Carey

Citizens Can Weigh In On Term Limits, Other Charter Changes

Group Picked for Living Wage Study Accused of Bias

Neighborhood Advocates See Push For Power Blocked

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