Jarrett Murphy, Author at City Limits

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When the municipal ID law was being drafted, there was a fierce debate over whether the city needed to keep copies of the identity documents supplied by applicants.

ByJarrett Murphy 12 minRead time

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Jan 2017

Government

De Blasio, Cuomo and Progressive New York in the Trump Era

If the past two months are any indication, Bill de Blasio will run for re-election against Donald Trump–as well as on his own record of policy accomplishment and management successes.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Jan 2017

Uncategorized

City Views: Amid Post-Election Rancor, Sex-Ed is an Antidote to Hate in Schools

‘Now more than ever, students need sex ed to learn about the importance of diversity and inclusivity in all communities. ‘

ByJarrett Murphy 7 minRead time

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Dec 2016

NYCHA Uncategorized

Hospitals to Housing, Cops to CUNY: 10 Stories to Watch in 2017

Here’s a prediction that one might come to regret: There’s no way that 2017 could possibly be as soul-shattering as 2016 was.

ByJarrett Murphy 11 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Uncategorized

CityViews: The Second Avenue Subway Will be Great. My Commute Will Still Suck.

It’s too obvious to state that the transit system is crucial to the city—and individual riders—achieving their respective economic potential. It’s a social justice issue, too.

ByJarrett Murphy 7 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Government Housing and Homelessness

Council OKs System to Track Promises Made During Rezoning Debates

There’s never much doubt that the new development envisioned during a debate over a neighborhood rezoning is going to arrive. What of the promises that help the mayor get the…

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Justice Video

Video: The NYPD Scandals of the 1970s and Their Legacy

Amid the current era of protests about policing, what should we know about the cop scandals of the 70s and the way New York City responded?

ByJarrett Murphy 2 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Five Big Questions About the 421-a Tax Break Deal

Legislators largely from outside the city are about to spend our local tax dollars on a plan hatched by developers and unions. And that’s not the weirdest part.

ByJarrett Murphy 9 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Housing and Homelessness

City Aims to Tweak How it Collects Debts from Homeowners; Some Want Deeper Reforms

Skeptics have questioned the fairness of the lien sales, which they say can deepen the distress of a homeowner who’s already struggling.

ByJarrett Murphy 8 minRead time

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Dec 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Who’s Supporting a Right to Counsel in Housing Court?

The measure to provide lawyers to low-income tenants facing the loss of their home in housing court has 42 Council sponsors but has not been scheduled for a vote.

ByJarrett Murphy 3 minRead time

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Some Question City’s Decision to Keep IDNYC Documents

De Blasio, Cuomo and Progressive New York in the Trump Era

City Views: Amid Post-Election Rancor, Sex-Ed is an Antidote to Hate in Schools

Hospitals to Housing, Cops to CUNY: 10 Stories to Watch in 2017

CityViews: The Second Avenue Subway Will be Great. My Commute Will Still Suck.

Council OKs System to Track Promises Made During Rezoning Debates

Video: The NYPD Scandals of the 1970s and Their Legacy

Five Big Questions About the 421-a Tax Break Deal

City Aims to Tweak How it Collects Debts from Homeowners; Some Want Deeper Reforms

Who’s Supporting a Right to Counsel in Housing Court?

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