Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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There’s just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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Sep 2009

Government Investigations

City Pension Plans: Can They Do Good and Do Well?

The city’s retirement funds offer a powerful tool for social activism. A look at how Comptroller Bill Thompson and his would-be successors approach the task of putting city money where…

ByJarrett Murphy 29 minRead time

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Aug 2009

Uncategorized

Casting A Vote For Fairer Ballot Access

When one out of every five would-be candidates for local office gets knocked off the ballot, some say the process needs to change.

ByJarrett Murphy 12 minRead time

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Aug 2009

Uncategorized

Getting The Lead Out: Paint Still A Concern

The city’s efforts have greatly reduced lead poisoning among children. But those who still suffer say officials must tighten enforcement if they’re serious about ending the problem.

ByJarrett Murphy 9 minRead time

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Aug 2009

Economy Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Term Limits Backlash: Incumbents In Trouble

From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of…

ByJarrett Murphy 33 minRead time

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Jul 2009

Housing and Homelessness

The Forty Years War

The ‘war on drugs’ continues as ever, though you might not hear much about it anymore. The new issue of CLI looks at its advances and setbacks — and who’s…

ByJarrett Murphy 10 minRead time

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Jul 2009

Uncategorized

Auditor-In-Chief: Has Thompson Effected Change?

With more than seven years and 650 audits under his belt, Comptroller William Thompson helms a uniquely powerful watchdog function across all of city government.

ByJarrett Murphy 19 minRead time

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Jun 2009

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Second In Command: A Lawyer's Argument

In the final installment of our series on the race for public advocate, a look at civil liberties lawyer Norman Siegel’s third run for the city’s number-two post.

ByJarrett Murphy 10 minRead time

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Jun 2009

Government

Second In Command: The Veteran's Case

In his comeback run for public advocate, Mark Green is trading on his earlier stint in the post while acknowledging the city has changed. The fourth in a five-part series…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Boro Presidents' Fight Extends Beyond Election

City Pension Plans: Can They Do Good and Do Well?

Casting A Vote For Fairer Ballot Access

Getting The Lead Out: Paint Still A Concern

Term Limits Backlash: Incumbents In Trouble

The Forty Years War

Auditor-In-Chief: Has Thompson Effected Change?

OTHER DAVIDS READY THEIR Slings In Run For Mayor

Second In Command: A Lawyer's Argument

Second In Command: The Veteran's Case

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