2021 election
In the Bronx, a Rare Open Seat for the Next Borough President
Jarrett Murphy |
This June’s Democratic primary is only the third time since 1969 that Bronx voters get an open competition for borough leader.
Elections
Cops and Crime in the 2021 Campaign
Jarrett Murphy |
Candidates must answer calls for fundamental reforms amid higher violence and a strapped city budget.
NYC Council
Old Guard Has Strong Lead in Special Election for Queens District 24
Jarrett Murphy |
Seven years after leaving the City Council after three terms, Jim Gennaro appears to be headed back to City Hall representing the 24th district after besting a field that featured fresh faces, Asian voices and more progressive views.
Election 2021
The Policy Shop: Sex Work, Social Housing and 15-Minute Neighborhoods
Jarrett Murphy |
It’s snowing outside, but it’s been raining policy in New York’s 2021 campaigns. Here’s the first installment of a series breaking down some of the big ideas.
2021 election
What NYC Mayoral Hopefuls Answered When Community Journalists Asked
Jarrett Murphy |
Watch the Center for Community Media forum with four 2021 contenders.
Election 2021
David Weprin Says He’ll Target City Contracts As Comptroller
Jarrett Murphy and Ines Yildiz |
The veteran official also plots a cautious path on fossil-fuel divestment and says he’s opposed to reducing NYPD headcount.
2021 elections
Comptroller Candidate Says He’ll Audit the NYPD Budget to Identify Cuts
Jarrett Murphy and Ines Yildiz |
State Sen. Brian Benjamin also answered questions about his outside work for an investment firm.
2021 election
Compt-Roller Derby: Who’s Running to Be the City’s No. 3?
Jarrett Murphy |
Keep an eye on the people seeking to keep an eye on NYC’s spending and savings.
NYPD
Opinion: NYC Subways Urgently Need More Cops
Liz Crotty |
‘The math is simple. In a time when less people are riding the subway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crime is more likely to occur due to the lack of potential eyewitnesses and brave New Yorkers present as psychological and physical deterrents.’
2021 election
Max & Murphy on the Issues: Climate Change
Jarrett Murphy |
What should voters look for when would-be mayors start talking about carbon footprints and coastal resiliency?
