Cities

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

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 / Jarrett Murphy

De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk

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 / 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 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 / Jarrett Murphy

How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now

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 / 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 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 / 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? ‘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 / 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 / Jarrett Murphy

In Her New Role, NYC’s First Lady Could Increase Transparency

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 / Jarrett Murphy

7 Questions for Tish James

7 Questions for Tish James 7 Questions for Tish James

New York City’s new public advocate on homeless children, the former mayor and her office’s shrunken budget.

Feb 5, 2014 / Laura Flanders

De Blasio Won’t March in St. Patrick’s Parade, but Says Cops and Firefighters Can

De Blasio Won’t March in St. Patrick’s Parade, but Says Cops and Firefighters Can De Blasio Won’t March in St. Patrick’s Parade, but Says Cops and Firefighters Can

Advocates hoped the mayor would bar city uniforms at an event that excludes gay and lesbian groups.

Feb 5, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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