100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality 100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality
The bad news? The forces of opposition may be just as strong as he is.
Apr 15, 2014 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About
After the triumphs and troubles of his first three months in office, the mayor lays claim to grassroots, people-powered movement politics.
Apr 10, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Allies and Skeptics Alike Want Details From de Blasio Allies and Skeptics Alike Want Details From de Blasio
On schools, housing and more, both pro and con want nuts and bolts.
Apr 9, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio
And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.
Apr 8, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing
If the UPK fight defined the first 100 days of the mayor’s current term, housing will likely dominate the remaining 1,360 days.
Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route
The mayor wants to break down some of the barriers that distance power from people. Good call.
Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Wins and Loses in Albany Budget Battle De Blasio Wins and Loses in Albany Budget Battle
A signature program and significant defeats for the freshman mayor in his first state budget.
Mar 31, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General
De Blasio distinguished himself from his electoral opponents by advocating an independent overseer of the NYPD—now he’s fulfilled that promise.
Mar 28, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Protests Against Cuomo Are Good Sign for de Blasio Protests Against Cuomo Are Good Sign for de Blasio
A little pressure on the governor from the left is just what the mayor needs.
Mar 25, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Gets a Laugh and Defends His Choices on Charters De Blasio Gets a Laugh and Defends His Choices on Charters
The mayor drew chuckles at a press corps variety show, then laid out his rationale for denying free space to a handful of charter schools.
Mar 24, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy