Rebecca C. Lewis

15,000 people showed up to the Brooklyn Museum on June 14th to march for Black trans lives.
New York State
5 trans rights bills the state still has not passed
The state and nation made strides in improving transgender rights, but there are still discriminatory practices to abolish.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Protestors occupy City Hall demanding Mayor de Blasio slash the NYPD's budget for the third day on June 25th.
This Week’s Headlines
A pandemic primary and Occupy City Hall
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel
Interviews & Profiles
Second time’s the charm for Suraj Patel?
Patel is neck-and-neck after election night with Rep. Carolyn Maloney after losing in 2018.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
New Yorkers voting at the Brooklyn Museum on June 23, 2020.
Campaigns & Elections
Chaos reigns in the pandemic primary
Confused poll workers are handing out the wrong ballots and others forced to vote in person.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Early voters cast their ballot at a polling station inside the Brooklyn Museum on June 16th.
Campaigns & Elections
Here’s who’s to blame for Tuesday’s disenfranchisement
Many voters never got their absentee ballots. And it’s not just the boards of elections at fault.
By BEN ADLER, REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Protesters chant as they march after a Juneteenth rally at the Brooklyn Museum on June 19, 2020.
This Week’s Headlines
Police reforms in New York City and minor rent relief for tenants
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
NY State Senator Chris Jacobs during Senate Session last year.
Campaigns & Elections
Dual elections take place for the fate of NY-27
State Sen. Chris Jacobs is the favorite in both the special election and GOP primary on June 23.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Will COVID-19 bring the DMV into the 21st century?
New York State
The coronavirus crisis is pushing government into the 21st century
Why were we still waiting in lines at the DMV?
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Protestors in Long Island on June 14th.
Criminal Justice
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and Mayor de Blasio in 2018.
Personality
Commuting during the coronavirus pandemic
Polly Trottenberg on how NYC public transit is adapting to the crisis.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
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