Rebecca C. Lewis

President Biden and Governor Cuomo at the 9-11 memorial service at the World Trade Center in 2020.
New York State
Cuomo $15 billion demand of Biden criticized by state senators
No one thinks the governor harmed his relationship with the president, but some say he is avoiding hard budget choices.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Donald Trump in Texas on Jan. 12.
This Week’s Headlines
Trump impeached again and vaccine sign-up problems
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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News & Politics
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Rep. Jerry Nadler talks to City & State about Trump's second impeachment.
Interviews & Profiles
Rep. Jerrold Nadler on the second Trump impeachment
A Q&A with the member of Congress who led the historic proceeding for the Democrats.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Governor Cuomo during the State of the State address on Monday.
Health Care
New COVID-19 variant sparks calls for restrictions
Public health experts hope the discovery acts as a “wakeup call” about New York’s troubling increase in cases.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Pro-Trump rioters at the United States Capitol on January 6.
This Week’s Headlines
An attempted coup and further vaccine rollout confusion
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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News & Politics
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Rep. Elise Stefanik rises to continue to object to the certification of the election
New York State
Four NY Republican lawmakers still objected to certifying the election
Many say they bear responsibility for spreading the lies that lead to the Capitol riot.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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The New York State Legislature passed tenant protections this week.
This Week’s Headlines
New tenant protections – and a new train hall – as COVID numbers rise
Rounding up this week's political news.
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News & Politics
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People participate in a protest calling on New York to cancel rent outside of a New York Civil Court in Brooklyn on July 7, 2020.
Housing
Renters, landlords both say the new eviction moratorium isn’t enough
The new law is a temporary patch until lawmakers find a real solution.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New Brooklyn boss, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.
Interviews & Profiles
Bichotte makes the case for being a unifier
The head of the Brooklyn Democratic Party speaks out after a contentious 26-hour organizational meeting
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
New York State Assembly chamber in Albany.
This Week’s Headlines
Stimulus clears Congress and state lawmakers consider a blanket eviction moratorium
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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News & Politics
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