Rebecca C. Lewis

Hands rolling a joint
Policy
Recreational marijuana FAQ
What we know – and what we don’t – about legalizing pot in New York.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the 2019 American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference.
New York State
Where New York Democrats stand on Israel
Recent events have brought fault lines to the surface.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Donald Trump
This Week’s Headlines
Measles outbreak, another Y2K and Trump’s tax returns
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Highline
Transportation
Going green through congestion pricing
It’s not just about the dollar bills and quicker commutes
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at Rev. Al Sharpton's Nation Action Network.
This Week’s Headlines
Cuomo’s pay hike, Foye’s promotion and no to President de Blasio
Rounding up the week's political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Certain New York counties are set on preventing the legalization of recreational marijuana.
New York State
Which counties just say “no” to marijuana?
Even if New York legalizes it, some local governments could block sales.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Can congestion pricing help decrease traffic in the city?
Infrastructure
What we know about New York City’s congestion pricing plan
It may have been part of the budget, but lawmakers punted on many of the details
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Congressman Jose Serrano speaking at a New York stands with Puerto Rico rally in 2018.
This Week’s Headlines
The budget crunch and Serrano to retire
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Will a real estate transfer tax raise as much money and accomplish the same goals as the now-dead pied-a-terre tax?
Policy
Transferring to a real estate transfer tax
State lawmakers are considering a transfer tax to raise money for the MTA. What does that mean?
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Members of the state Senate and Assembly heard hours of testimony from former staffers who said they had experienced harassment.
Policy
Putting #MeToo into policy
State lawmakers have a long list of bills that address sexual harassment.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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