New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds
With “3-K for All in NYC,” Bill de Blasio is ramping up the fight against educational inequality.
Apr 24, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions
New York City’s mayor may have behaved like plenty of other politicians, but progressives have an obligation to do better.
Mar 17, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE? Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE?
Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation machine, but some of his own policies might get in the way.
Mar 14, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Can a Push for ‘Good Jobs’ Solve New York City’s Affordability Crisis? Can a Push for ‘Good Jobs’ Solve New York City’s Affordability Crisis?
To fight inequality, New York City’s mayor vows to create 100,000 jobs paying more than $50,000 a year.
Feb 14, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Can New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Be the Anti-Trump? Can New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Be the Anti-Trump?
To succeed he’ll have to overcome controversy and the limits of his office.
Jan 5, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Bill de Blasio Is New York’s Most Progressive Mayor in Decades—Is That Enough? Bill de Blasio Is New York’s Most Progressive Mayor in Decades—Is That Enough?
As opposition mounts, the solution to de Blasio’s problems might lie in even bigger, bolder interventions.
Jan 6, 2016 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
3 Years After Hurricane Sandy, Is New York Prepared for the Next Great Storm? 3 Years After Hurricane Sandy, Is New York Prepared for the Next Great Storm?
New York is spending $20 billion to protect its shores from sea-level rise—but that may not be enough.
Oct 14, 2015 / Feature / Jarrett Murphy
Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo
Both the governor and the WFP went into the weekend needing something from the other. The governor walked away with what he wanted. The party got an IOU.
Jun 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line
A floor fight at the party’s convention ended in the governor’s favor.
May 31, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running. The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running.
We end out First 100 Days blog with a look at what stands between the progressive mayor and the far-off finish line.
Apr 17, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy