Rebecca C. Lewis

Protestors gather at Barclay's Center on September 23rd after no police officers were charged with the murder of Breonna Taylor.
News & Politics
Corey Johnson drops mayoral bid and protests erupt for Breonna Taylor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson at Encore Senior Center in August.
New York City
Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else
Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson never took a side on Industry City.
New York City
Industry City rezoning collapse lets Corey Johnson off the hook
The City Council speaker avoided taking a stance on the controversial plan that could have harmed his mayoral prospects.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Black Lives Matter protestors at New York City Hall on June 23rd.
Criminal Justice
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary on September 8, 2020.
This Week’s Headlines
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Councilmember Carlos Menchaca and former Councilmember Dan Garodnick tour Industry City in 2015.
New York City
Industry City and the future of member deference
The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
The New York League of Conservation Voters and the Citizens Budget Commission have released a new report.
Energy & Environment
New report lays out state budget actions for climate change
Environmentalists and budget hawks target tax exemptions and reimbursements to local governments.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Protesters in Rochester on September 5th.
This Week’s Headlines
Rochester upheaval continues and indoor dining returns in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
The Rochester Police Department firing gags onto protestors on September 5, 2020.
Criminal Justice
Rochester’s headstart on police reforms
Before Daniel Prude’s death, Rochester overhauled its police oversight board to give it significantly more power.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Alejandra Caraballo, a trans Latina and Democratic socialist, could just make history as the first trans person ever elected to the City Council.
Interviews & Profiles
Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run
A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
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