Rebecca C. Lewis

A patient receives a vaccination.
Health Care
Health care proposals are heating up
Hot-button issues span vaccines, single-payer health care and the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Is there enough time to legalize recreational marijuana?
Health Care
Closing the window on recreational marijuana
Some advocates say the support is there, but time may be running out.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
A screenshot from Bill de Blasio's presidential campaign announcement.
New York State
When the cat’s away, the mice will answer to the first deputy mayor
Bill de Blasio will be out of town a lot. Here’s what that will mean.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
This Week’s Headlines
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer at New York City Hall's rally to include abortion care funding in the city's 2020 budget.
New York City
Stringer stumps for abortion funding
New York City would be the first city in the country to directly fund abortion access.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Housing
Will rent regulations be tightened?
The fight to over rent laws is ramping up in Albany as the deadline to renew them fast approaches.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Donald Trump points and shouts
This Week’s Headlines
Rental protections, budget disagreements and a billion-dollar loser
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launching her 2020 presidential campaign.
New York State
So many New Yorkers are running for president
Eight candidates have some roots in New York.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
toxic toys
News & Politics
A ban on toxic toys, Cuomo backs Biden and the quest for Trump's taxes continues
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Council chambers at City Hall
New York City
No City Council power grab in NYC charter revision commission
Recommendations dilute some mayoral power, but not to the extent the City Council originally wanted.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
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