De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths
Looks like Bloomberg’s not the only mayor who can set ambitious goals. But can de Blasio deliver on a promise to eliminate road fatalities?
Jan 16, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan
In mid-December, the Main Library’s celebrated stacks were booked for demolition.
Jan 15, 2014 / Scott Sherman
Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K
If the mayor can get the governor and state legislators to support him, New York could become the model for how to fund crucial priorities in a progressive, sustainable way.
Jan 14, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully
Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All
Here it is fourteen days into the Bill de Blasio mayoralty, and we’re still talking about a tax plan that was supposedly “dead on arrival” even before the Democra...
Jan 14, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio
The text of Harry Belafonte’s inaugural remarks, with additional commentary by Carl Hart.
Jan 10, 2014 / Harry Belafonte and Carl L. Hart
City Council Progressives Now Have the Power to Share Power City Council Progressives Now Have the Power to Share Power
Part of their program is to reform how council authority is wielded. How will that affect Bill de Blasio's agenda?
Jan 9, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Promised to Fight NYC’s Inequality. Here’s How You Can Tell If He’s Winning. De Blasio Promised to Fight NYC’s Inequality. Here’s How You Can Tell If He’s Winning.
The new mayor chose a big target. Here are four ways to hold him accountable.
Jan 8, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa? NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?
The press defends a helpless city against the terror that is Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Jan 6, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?
The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.
Jan 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy