Still from the video of Nikki Stone's arrest at 2nd ave and 25th Street.
Criminal Justice
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in communities of color, advocates and legislators say.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s rematch against Suraj Patel was the closest race in which the incumbent won, with a near tie after election night.
Campaigns & Elections
The insurgent wave that wasn’t
More challengers ran against NY congressional Democrats, but only one won.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
People participate in a protest calling on New York to cancel rent outside of a New York Civil Court in Brooklyn on July 7, 2020.
Housing
What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
This Week’s Headlines
A rare summer legislative session and Sheldon Silver is headed to prison
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Tenant organizer Marcela Mitaynes became the first of five democratic socialist insurgents to topple longtime Assembly members with her upset victory against Assembly Member Félix Ortiz.
Personality
Marcela Mitaynes is taking the tenant tussle to Albany
The advocate for renters’ rights led the DSA’s head-spinning primary sweep.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Emilia Decaudin (left) and Melissa Skalrz (right) became the first openly trans people to become Democratic district leaders in New York City.
New York City
New York City elects its first trans district leaders
Melissa Sklarz and Emilia Decaudin made history in Queens.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious over incumbent Assembly Member Aravella Simotas.
New York State
Meet the insurgents who are likely future Assembly members
Seven progressive challengers have toppled longtime Democratic incumbents.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
NYS Senator Brian Benjamin (l) speaks with NYS Senator Todd Kaminsky on July 21st.
New York State
State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections
Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
Policy
What the 6 IDC replacements have accomplished
The freshman Democrats who toppled turncoats keep making headlines.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
State Senator Jessica Ramos
Interviews & Profiles
Jessica Ramos isn’t sugarcoating anything
The no-nonsense state senator is an outspoken progressive, an adept political operator – and won’t put up with your bullshit.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Rebecca C. Lewis
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