What will happen to pot legalization amidst the coronavirus outbreak?
Policy
Can pot legalization pass while the state reacts to the coronavirus?
Albany lawmakers still disagree with Cuomo on how to use tax revenues from pot sales.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Assemblyman Joe Lentol
Campaigns & Elections
Lentol proposes vote-by-mail for New York’s presidential primary
His bill would go further than any other measure, but its legality is unclear.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
A nearly deserted Albany this week.
This Week’s Headlines
Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Governor Cuomo announcing an agreement on a paid sick leave bill.
Health Care
Federal coronavirus bill could throw a wrench in Cuomo’s budget
On top of possible restrictions on changing Medicaid, the governor could face reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Governor Cuomo at a charter school rally in 2014.
Education
Prospects dim for major charter school victories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to back charters, but he’s unlikely to flex his influence in the state Legislature.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Staten Island Borough President James Oddo
New York City
Do borough presidents actually have any power?
It depends almost entirely on their personality.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Mayor de Blasio gives out an elbow bump while taking coronavirus related calls at the 311 call center.
This Week’s Headlines
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Absentee voting could be the new normal as the coronavirus rages on.
Campaigns & Elections
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Norman Birenbaum
Interviews & Profiles
A blunt conversation with Cuomo’s pot czar
Norman Birenbaum has been heading up the governor’s efforts to legalize marijuana.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Michael Bloomberg's campaign ended after falling short on Super Tuesday.
This Week’s Headlines
Disease and dropouts
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rebecca C. Lewis
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