Rebecca C. Lewis

Judgeships are one of the last bastions of power for local political parties.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn judges compete for rare open Surrogate’s Court seat
Some view the election as a test for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s power.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Governor Cuomo on April 29.
Albany Agenda
A timeline of Cuomo’s fight for political survival
It’s been a heck of a few months in state politics since a fateful Feb. 10 meeting between the governor’s aides and state lawmakers.
By ZACH WILLIAMS, REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Smoke Stacks in NYC
Albany Agenda
New York has a long road ahead to meet its climate goals
A new report from NYPIRG lays out where the state is now, and what still needs to happen to hit its climate benchmarks.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Andrea Stewart-Cousins
This Week’s Headlines
State lawmakers wrap up and Adams’ residence called into question
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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State Capitol
New York State
Bills to watch in the final week of the 2021 legislative session
A lot of big proposals remain up in the air as June 10 approaches.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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City Council Member I. Daneek Miller
Campaigns & Elections
Ranked-choice voting education ramps into high gear
Advocates are confident their outreach efforts are working, while skeptics are preparing for the worst.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Lindsey Boylan
Interviews & Profiles
Why Lindsey Boylan spoke up
She calls coming forward the “most terrible” experience of her life, but has she finally brought change to Albany?
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Andrew Yang
This Week’s Headlines
Democrats duke it out in person and top court nominee met with opposition
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza
This Week’s Headlines
Back to school in NYC and GOP mayoral candidates duke it out
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams on March 23.
This Week’s Headlines
Cuomo’s book deal and the NYC mayoral race gets nasty
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Rebecca C. Lewis
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