De Blasio’s Pick of Wiley Means Practical Paths to Lofty Goals De Blasio’s Pick of Wiley Means Practical Paths to Lofty Goals
The mayor’s new counsel has wedded incisive analysis of race and poverty to practical policy ideas that would make government a positive force across communities.
Feb 19, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter
A little wonkish background on the arrest and release of Brooklyn pastor Orlando Findlayter.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow
We know what a progressive thinks about living wages and police stops. But what’s the progressive position on school cancellations?
Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk
The mayor criticized his predecessor repeatedly as he announced his first spending plan.
Feb 12, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Cuomo’s Bogus Logic vs. de Blasio’s Call for a Higher Wage Cuomo’s Bogus Logic vs. de Blasio’s Call for a Higher Wage
The governor says a higher minimum wage in New York City could cause chaos.
Feb 12, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now
The case for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan does not actually require copious amounts of data on long-term educational outcomes.
Feb 12, 2014 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
De Blasio Signals Break With Bloomberg Era in State of the City Speech De Blasio Signals Break With Bloomberg Era in State of the City Speech
The mayor traded applause lines for critique and permitted comparisons of his ambition to La Guardia's.
Feb 10, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
‘Right Now the System Works Very Well for Developers.’ Will de Blasio Update Zoning Policy? ‘Right Now the System Works Very Well for Developers.’ Will de Blasio Update Zoning Policy?
Squaring community needs with developers’ desires requires not kinder-and-gentler rezoning but a new process for shaping the city.
Feb 10, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
LGBT Officers Back de Blasio on St. Patrick’s Day Parade LGBT Officers Back de Blasio on St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Gay Officers Action League supports the mayor's decision not to march, and respects individual officers' right to participate, while calling for allies to join in the b...
Feb 8, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
In Her New Role, NYC’s First Lady Could Increase Transparency In Her New Role, NYC’s First Lady Could Increase Transparency
The mayor has named Chirlane McCray to head the Fund to Advance New York City, one of several nonprofits launched by earlier mayors, all of which are stingy with information about ...
Feb 7, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy