Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

ByJarrett Murphy 10 minRead time

Sweeping Deal on Rent Regulations Shifts Power to Tenants Across NYS

Everyone from rent-stabilized renters to rent-controlled tenants to people who live in mobile-home parks would be affected by the reforms, which now await action by Gov. Cuomo.

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Tenant Groups Launch Last-Minute Salvo Against MCIs

Are Major Capital Improvements a major factor in keeping New York City’s rent-regulated housing in good shape? Tenant groups say no.

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Economy

What is a Public Bank and Does NYC Need One?

Proponents of public banks say the city could save on fees and better leverage its savings to pursue its broader policy goals (for economic development, environmental protection and more) if…

ByMina Mohammedi

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ByJarrett Murphy 5 minRead time

Climate and Environment

Another Setback for Plans for a New Pipeline in NY’s Harbor

Three weeks after New York State rejected a bid to build a natural gas pipeline through its waters, the state of New Jersey did the same on Wednesday.

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Government Health

Report: NYC’s Seniors Have Social Resources, Face Health Risks

The new research illustrates the complexity of serving New York’s seniors as that population swells: While there are certainly common concerns, different populations within aging New York have vastly different…

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Government Podcasts

Max & Murphy: A Hard Look at Vision Zero

The reduction of traffic deaths in New York City under his Vision Zero program is one of Mayor de Blasio’s talking points as he runs for president. But while deaths…

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Housing and Homelessness News

Why We’re Launching a Newsletter on Housing

Our new newsletter, Mapping the Future, will focus on housing issues of importance to people who live in New York City

ByJarrett Murphy 1 minRead time

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ByJarrett Murphy 9 minRead time

Call for City to Lawyer-Up Against Landlords Who Shun Tenants With Vouchers

Advocates want the de Blasio administration to boost the legal staff that goes after landlords who allegedly violate a 2008 law banning discrimination based on the type of legal income…

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May 2019