Election 2021
Policy Shop: Power Plants, Pot Jobs, Plea Bargains and more
Jarrett Murphy |
NYC’s candidates for mayor, comptroller and district attorney have recently weighed in on everything from ethics to small business to school closures.
2021 election
Trains, Plans & Automobiles: Transportation Issues in the 2021 Campaign
Jarrett Murphy |
From subways and buses to bikes and ferries, the people who win this year’s elections for mayor and other city offices will not only shape how New Yorkers get around, but also how public space and taxpayer money gets used.
The Max & Murphy Show
Housing, Homelessness & the 2021 Race: The Questions Candidates Must Answer
Jarrett Murphy |
Experts on housing finance and family homelessness joined the Max & Murphy Show to size up the issues that will confront the next mayor.
2021 election
Should NYC Restrain its Federal Stimulus Spending Like Andrew Yang Says?
Jarrett Murphy |
Faulting Mayor de Blasio’s expansion of the city payroll during his tenure, Andrew Yang says the city ought to spread the money coming from Washington out over several years. But should the city save for a rainy day when it’s pouring now?
Age Justice
COVID-19 Raises Broader Questions About NYC’s Ability to Age
Jarrett Murphy |
New York’s 65+ population is expected to grow five times faster than the city overall during this decade, raising challenges for housing, healthcare, social services, workplace justice and more. So far, few candidates are saying much about it.
2021 election
Policy Shop: Candidates Propose More Shots, More SNAP, More Subways
Jarrett Murphy |
Here’s what the candidates running for mayor and comptroller proposed this week. Plus, one DA candidate targets public corruption, while another intends to monitor specific industries for wage theft and worker-safety violations.
2021 election
Two Bronx Council Races Undecided as Ranked-Choice Voting Kicks In
Jarrett Murphy |
In district 11, which covers the northwest Bronx, Eric Dinowitz led with 42 percent of the vote. Tenant lawyer Oswald Feliz led the pack in District 15, in the central Bronx, with 28 percent of first-round votes.
Election 2021
Video: Here’s to Your Health, a Bigger Issue in 2021 Than Ever Before
Jarrett Murphy |
As Max & Murphy discuss in their latest issue brief, health has rarely been a big topic on the campaign trail but often had a defining effect upon mayors.
Election 2021
Policy Shop: Hate Crimes and Climate Change Get Attention from Candidates
Jarrett Murphy |
As of Monday, New York City is exactly three months out from the June 22 mayoral primary, with early voting even closer. In the past week, here are a few highlights of the policy conversation among candidates for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan district attorney.
casinos
State Budget Proposal Opens Door for Three NYC Casinos
Jarrett Murphy |
The Senate’s version of the 2021 spending plan fast-tracks the siting process—even as it carves out tax breaks for existing casinos that are struggling—and gives the City Council a voice.
