Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared in Lowville in 2015 to promote winter tourism in upstate New York.
Criminal Justice
Putting Cuomo’s small-town police reform praise into perspective
An annotated press release of the governor’s statement on the village of Lowville “reinventing and modernizing” its police department.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New York City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza at a media availability on December 21.
Education
What to know about New York City’s school admissions changes
They’re the most significant shift to desegregate schools since de Blasio took office.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Nurse Sandra Lindsay is the first New Yorker to receive a federally approved COVID-19 vaccine
This Week’s Headlines
Vaccinations begin while stimulus remains up in the air
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Carlo Sciussura
News & Politics
What happened at the Brooklyn Democrats’ 13-hour meeting
The New Kings Democrats won landmark rules changes.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York County Supreme Court
News & Politics
First ruling goes against ranked-choice voting opponents
A judge refused to delay the new system before the Feb. 2 special election.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Elisa Crespo
Interviews & Profiles
In the Bronx, Elisa Crespo could make LGBTQ history
Crespo thinks that her district is ready to elect a trans woman of color
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
New York City’s plan to build new jails to replace the notorious Rikers Island complex dominated headlines this fall.
Health Care
NYC jail inmates lack health care after release
Losing your Medicaid coverage while incarcerated during a pandemic is dangerous.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
A student getting her temperature checked at P.S. 5 Port Morris in the Bronx.
This Week’s Headlines
Indoor dining on the chopping block while NYC kids return to classrooms
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
New York City Council Member Laurie Cumbo
New York City
New lawsuit could delay ranked-choice voting in NYC
An injunction could create uncertainty about what voting system people will use in June.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio after voting in the 2020 general election.
Campaigns & Elections
Education is the next big step for ranked-choice voting
Some lawmakers think the city doesn’t have enough time for voter outreach
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rebecca C. Lewis
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