Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High? Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?
With just a few appointments to a key board, de Blasio could take a step toward lower rents for New Yorkers.
Jan 27, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly
In an address closed to the press and not even on his official schedule, the mayor said defending Israel is part of his job.
Jan 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors
De Blasio wants mayors to turn up the heat on members of Congress who ignore cities.
Jan 23, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate
The surrogate’s chosen. The mystery’s this: Why Rudy, a man more vindictive than Chris? It may be a plan that Chris understands fully: He’s showing the world that he’s not the worst bully. The mayor’s acts of vengeance would rate a novella. Giuliani makes Christie resemble Mandela.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Without a Dedicated Funding Stream, Cuomo’s Plan for Universal Pre-K Will Fall Short Without a Dedicated Funding Stream, Cuomo’s Plan for Universal Pre-K Will Fall Short
There’s no way Cuomo’s plan pays for the kind of effort de Blasio got elected to provide.
Jan 22, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds
After an intense battle over how to use the state’s JPMorgan payout, all of the funds will go to ease troubled homeowners.
Jan 22, 2014 / George Zornick
Andy Shallal, Activist and Owner of Busboys and Poets, Makes a Progressive Bid for DC Mayor Andy Shallal, Activist and Owner of Busboys and Poets, Makes a Progressive Bid for DC Mayor
Restauranteur and activist Andy Shallal is making a long shot bid for DC mayor.
Jan 22, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Could an Interpreter Have Prevented NYPD Officers From Bloodying an 84-Year-Old Jaywalker? Could an Interpreter Have Prevented NYPD Officers From Bloodying an 84-Year-Old Jaywalker?
Kang Wong’s case highlights the need for language access services in police departments.
Jan 21, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics
Sixteen states and 500 communities have demanded an amendment to the US Constitution. Twenty fourteen will be a year of action.
Jan 21, 2014 / John Nichols
Fighting Poverty Through Paid Sick Leave, de Blasio Opts for Impact Over Innovation Fighting Poverty Through Paid Sick Leave, de Blasio Opts for Impact Over Innovation
The mayor’s move will extend paid sick days to hundreds of thousands of workers—an old fashioned form of economic justice in an era when “innovation” is the...
Jan 21, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy