Jarrett Murphy

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Jarrett Murphy is the executive editor and publisher of City Limits.

2019 State of the City

Can Anything Good Come of de Blasio’s Quixotic Quest for President? Can Anything Good Come of de Blasio’s Quixotic Quest for President?

New York’s mayor has delivered some real, progressive change—which is why he should remain focused on improving the lives of people in his city.

May 16, 2019 / Jarrett Murphy

Amazon HQ2 Protest

New York Fights—and Amazon Flees New York Fights—and Amazon Flees

As the HQ2 deal collapses, the question becomes: Can the city can come up with a better model of economic development?

Feb 14, 2019 / Jarrett Murphy

2019 State of the City

Bill de Blasio, the Happiness Mayor? Bill de Blasio, the Happiness Mayor?

After seeming to retreat from his initial bold vision, New York’s mayor has returned with a plan for comprehensive health care and, yes, happiness.

Jan 10, 2019 / Jarrett Murphy

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The Scam at the Heart of New York’s Amazon Deal The Scam at the Heart of New York’s Amazon Deal

New York is struggling with competing housing, education, and transit crises. So why is it giving billions to a voracious mega-monopoly?

Nov 19, 2018 / Jarrett Murphy

Melissa Mark-Viverito

From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression

During the last four years, the council has passed significant legislation to stem inequality. Can it do better during the next four?

Dec 14, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

Bill de Blasio Has 4 Years to Cement His Progressive Legacy

Bill de Blasio Has 4 Years to Cement His Progressive Legacy Bill de Blasio Has 4 Years to Cement His Progressive Legacy

A conversation with Juan Gonzalez and Joseph Viteritti about what the mayor did right during his first term—and what he needs to do better.

Nov 8, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

New York’s Mayor Says He’s Got a Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis

New York’s Mayor Says He’s Got a Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis New York’s Mayor Says He’s Got a Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis

So why are housing advocates up in arms?

Oct 4, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

NYC Subway

New York’s Subway System Could Be a Force for Equity and Sustainability New York’s Subway System Could Be a Force for Equity and Sustainability

So why have elected officials let it molder and fall apart?

Aug 30, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

Rikers closing in NYC

It Will Take Tenacity and Guts to Shutter One of the Country’s Most Notorious Jails It Will Take Tenacity and Guts to Shutter One of the Country’s Most Notorious Jails

Is New York Mayor Bill de Blasio up to the challenge of closing Rikers Island?

Jul 5, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

De Blasio Homelessness NYC

New York’s Mayor Vowed to Help the Homeless. Why Is the Crisis Growing? New York’s Mayor Vowed to Help the Homeless. Why Is the Crisis Growing?

Bill de Blasio understands homelessness better than the mayors before him, but that hasn’t been enough to stem the crisis.

May 9, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

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