Rebecca C. Lewis

Kids participating in New York City's Climate Strike march in Manhattan's Financial District.
This Week’s Headlines
De Blasio drops out and flavored e-cigarettes banned
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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News & Politics
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A subway at Coney Island
Ask the Experts
The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
Experts say there’s a lot to like. But much of it won’t get done in the next five years.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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New York City Council members show support for Local 232 union members.
Labor
How would public campaign finance affect unions?
It could limit their influence, but few are openly opposed.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Cuomo Bloomberg King
This Week’s Headlines
9/11 remembered, fusion voting debated, vaping scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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News & Politics
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Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal was just one of the elected officials who rallied before the Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing, arguing the task should be handled by lawmakers.
Ethics
Takeaways from the first Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing
The biggest fight? The future of fusion voting.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
voting
New York State
The people who could overhaul New York’s elections
Commissioners on the Public Campaign Financing Commission come from varied backgrounds and political patrons.
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News & Politics
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.
Interviews & Profiles
Laura Curran on trying to earn Nassau County’s trust
It takes a lot to sway skeptical suburbanites – especially after Mangano’s fall from grace.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
New York state Assemblyman Michael Blake.
Campaigns & Elections
Running for Congress is getting a lot riskier for state lawmakers
If they lose, they’ll be out of a job, thanks to the new primary date.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Protesters opposed to the creation of new borough-based jails.
This Week’s Headlines
Disappearing de Blasio and grilling Con Ed
Rounding up the week’s political news. 
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News & Politics
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Director of the Budget Robert Mujica and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Cuomo’s aisle-crossing hires
Gov. Andrew Cuomo added another Republican to his ranks. She’s just the latest.
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News & Politics
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