Cities

Inequality Is a Crisis in New York, and de Blasio Needs to Treat It Like One

Inequality Is a Crisis in New York, and de Blasio Needs to Treat It Like One Inequality Is a Crisis in New York, and de Blasio Needs to Treat It Like One

The new mayor has a real emergency on his hands.

Feb 4, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

De Blasio’s First Month: He’s Running Late, but He Meant What He Said

De Blasio’s First Month: He’s Running Late, but He Meant What He Said De Blasio’s First Month: He’s Running Late, but He Meant What He Said

We’re only thirty-four days into the de Blasio administration, but we’ve already seen enough to draw five conclusions about what kind of mayor he’ll be.

Feb 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago

In February 1914, an editorial warned against allowing a small, privileged driving minority to jeopardize the lives of everyone else.

Feb 1, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

Following through on a key campaign promise, de Blasio agrees to an inclusive reform process for stop-and-frisk—but does it matter?

Jan 30, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC

Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC

The powerful right-wing lobby doesn’t represent most American Jews, and it’s no longer the only game in town.

Jan 29, 2014 / The Editors

Obama’s Speech and de Blasio’s Agenda

Obama’s Speech and de Blasio’s Agenda Obama’s Speech and de Blasio’s Agenda

The mayor has dubbed the president the “champion of our cities,” but the State of the Union offered few indications of help.

Jan 29, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

What Chirlane McCray Wore—and Why It Matters

What Chirlane McCray Wore—and Why It Matters What Chirlane McCray Wore—and Why It Matters

Suddenly local fashion is all the rage. But can the garment trades once again bring good jobs to New York City?

Jan 29, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Cline

Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?

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 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 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

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