The first week of 2018 offered government stories galore, from a chilly inauguration to a new speaker’s elevation to the governor’s state of the state address. Ben Max of Gotham Gazette and City Limits’ Jarrett Murphy break down the week’s stories at the intersection of policy and politics.
In an exit interview with City Limits and Gotham Gazette, the outgoing Council speaker discusses the future of issues like Rikers Island, talks about the ‘laughable’ claims of some advocates and says the full reach of the legislature’s power is untested.
Eric Koch, former aide to Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about her rise to power, her approach to the job and what awaits the next person to get the big job.
The NYCHA chairwoman says she’d welcome a federal monitor to oversee the agency. But she also feels it’s time for New York to take a hard look at public housing and decide “what kind of city we want to be.”
After a 2017 New York City election season devoid of suspense, Elizabeth Crowley was on the on the wrong side of the only real drama on election night.
Residents of developments in Brooklyn and Manhattan say leaks, mildew and other problems are the daily concern of their neighbors in the beleaguered public-housing authority.
The storylines from City Hall to Iowa that will shape the mayor’s (and city’s) next four years.
The 2017 election is in the books and, while there were few upsets, that doesn’t mean there weren’t surprises.
In their first live show and their video debut, Max and Murphy gave their takes on 10 Things NYC Voters Should Think About On Election Day.
Yes, the debate stunk. Yes, the race has been uninspiring. Yes, it is still your civic duty to vote. So, better listen to Ben and Jarrett to figure out what to make of it all.
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