Rebecca C. Lewis

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on the "red flag" bus tour
This Week’s Headlines
A lawsuit, a bus tour and a budget deal
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
State Sen. Brad Hoylman kissing his husband, David Ivan Sigal, during New York City's Pride parade.
Diversity
After a milestone, lack of progress
Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson touring the Facebook offices in February.
Personality
New York pols' coming out stories
How NY’s LGBT politicians revealed their sexuality, and what it meant for their politics.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, KAY DERVISHI
Personality
personality
An empty New York State Senate
This Week’s Headlines
Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Letitia James and Corey Johnson
New York City
What does the New York City public advocate actually do?
The unusual elected office may soon be vacant, reminding us that it exists.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Girl smoking week closeup
Health Care
The other argument for recreational pot
State lawmakers tout the potential health benefits of opening marijuana up to everyone.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
Personality
Updated: The hardest names to pronounce in NY politics
How to say “Gjonaj,” “Bonacic,” “Constantinides” and more.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Harvey Weinstein being led away in handcuffs from the First Police Precinct in Manhattan.
News & Politics
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Weinstein indicted
A roundup of the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
Campaigns & Elections
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney poised to enter attorney general race
He plans to make an announcement early next week.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Bubble test
Education
Flanagan is the only one standing in the way of teacher evaluation bill
The popular legislation would decouple student test scores from teacher ratings.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
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