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Proposals from candidates for mayor and district attorney would bring new levies on Wall Street, residential parking permits, solar panels on NYCHA roofs, and more.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Economy Government Video

What’s the Economy, Stupid? A Video Breakdown of a Top 2021 Issue

The economy would have been a major topic in this campaign year even if COVID-19 never happened. Now, amid massive unemployment, a fiscal emergency, and potential long-term changes in commuting…

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Feb 2021

Government

In the Bronx, a Rare Open Seat for the Next Borough President

This June’s Democratic primary is only the third time since 1969 that Bronx voters get an open competition for borough leader.

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Feb 2021

Government Justice Podcasts

Cops and Crime in the 2021 Campaign

Candidates must answer calls for fundamental reforms amid higher violence and a strapped city budget.

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Government

The Policy Shop: Sex Work, Social Housing and 15-Minute Neighborhoods

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.

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Jan 2021

Government Podcasts

David Weprin Says He’ll Target City Contracts As Comptroller

The veteran official also plots a cautious path on fossil-fuel divestment and says he’s opposed to reducing NYPD headcount.

ByJarrett Murphy

ByInes Yildiz 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Podcasts

Comptroller Candidate Says He’ll Audit the NYPD Budget to Identify Cuts

State Sen. Brian Benjamin also answered questions about his outside work for an investment firm.

ByJarrett Murphy

ByInes Yildiz 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Climate and Environment Government Video

Max & Murphy on the Issues: Climate Change

What should voters look for when would-be mayors start talking about carbon footprints and coastal resiliency?

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Justice

Fundraising Boasts and Policy Ideas as Manhattan DA’s Race Heats Up

While two candidates reported having more than a million on hand to fuel a five-month push to the Democratic primary, two others released policy plans for conviction review and re-entry…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Jan 2021

Government Podcasts