In Depth
UrbaNerd: How Did the City’s Voter Rolls Change?
Jarrett Murphy |
A look at how the numbers of registered voters have shifted across parties and boroughs over the past eight years.
UrbaNERD
UrbaNerd: Remembering WWI in NYC 99 Years after U.S. Jumped In
Jarrett Murphy |
On the 99th anniversary of the United States entering the First World War, here’s how to get your local War to End All Wars (or not) history on.
Bronx
UrbaNerd: Are Other Boroughs’ Gentrification Refugees Fueling Bronx Growth?
Jarrett Murphy |
The Bronx was the fastest growing county in the state last year. Is that because residents are fleeing there after being displaced from other parts of the city?
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
City Limits Crowns UrbaNerd Trivia Champion
Jarrett Murphy |
It was the greatest UrbaNerd Trivia Challenge in our history. And also the first.
UrbaNERD
UrbaNerd:
‘Pig’ Remark Just the Latest Episode in 5 Decade Fight Over Civilian Review
Jarrett Murphy |
Since at least 1966, police unions and city officials have been engaged in an often charged debate over who should decide whether a cop has abused his or her power.
Immigration
Immigrants Have Varying Views on the Path to Citizenship
Jack Dodson |
You wouldn’t know it from listening to the discussion of immigration policy on the presidential campaign trail, but for immigrants with permanent residency, getting citizenship is not easy, not cheap and not a no-brainer.
Budget
UrbaNerd: Stringer Has Cliff’s Notes Version of NYC Balance Sheet
Jarrett Murphy |
The CAFR, as it’s lovingly known, isn’t for everybody. Or, really, anybody. But the PAFR? We smell a hit.
arrests
UrbaNerd: Big Drop in Misdemeanor Busts in NYC
Jarrett Murphy |
There have been 26,000 fewer misdemeanor arrests in 2015 compared to the same period last year, with drug crimes and turnstile jumping among the crimes that have seen the biggest drop in busts.
City Council
UrbaNerd: What the City Council Has Prayed For
Jarrett Murphy |
Every City Council stated meeting begins with a prayer. What have our elected officials asked from the higher power?
UrbaNERD
UrbaNerd: Wildfires in New York State? Yes, We Have Them
Jarrett Murphy |
There are 30 active fires across nine western states. While the conversation about fire policy typically involves the west, wildfire is a reality in New York State.
