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Rebecca C. Lewis

City & State

New York, NY, United States

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Past articles by Rebecca:

3 issues to watch in NY budget negotiations

Will Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda prevail? → Read More

How different will the new NY chief judge shortlist be from the last one?

In the saga of choosing a leader of the state’s court system, the Commission on Judicial Nomination will have to again send finalists to the governor. The question is whether they will shake things up. → Read More

New York is cashing in on mobile sports betting

The industry has already surpassed tax revenue projections as state lawmakers debate lowering the tax rate. → Read More

Bronx to state leaders: Fix the MTA

As borough officials rallied in support of free buses, MTA officials warned of the agency’s dire fiscal circumstances → Read More

Hochul touts JFK progress, organized labor

Governors love their airports. Hochul is no different. → Read More

Labor leaders call on Legislature to make green energy union friendly

Gov. Kathy Hochul excluded labor standards in her climate proposals. Unions want to change that. → Read More

State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)

Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee. → Read More

New York Assembly locks down debate – again

Restricting which bills get on committee agendas is the latest in a string of rules-tightening measures. → Read More

NY proposed constitutional amendment would ban prison slave labor

The state still technically allows forced labor as punishment for a crime. Lawmakers want to reverse that, and make sure willing prisoners are paid fairly. → Read More

Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York

The Access to Representation Act would help people facing deportation if they fall below a certain income level. → Read More

How Hochul’s budget proposal might stir the pot

Bail reform, no new taxes on the wealthy and more charter schools are all expected to be topics of conversation during a tense moment with the Legislature. → Read More

Adams and Hochul ARE ON GREAT TERMS OK

The mayor and the governor are presenting a united front, we get it. → Read More

NY Democrats reject Hector LaSalle

Dealing Gov. Kathy Hochul an unprecedented blow, the state Senate Judiciary Committee voted not to send the Court of Appeals nominee to the floor for a full vote. → Read More

5 takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State

The governor acknowledged New Yorkers’ struggles with mental health and announced the New York Housing Compact. → Read More

New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama

The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain. → Read More

As NY lawmakers boost their pay by $32K, how many of their staffers make $32K total?

State Senate staffers working to unionize are calling attention to their low pay while their bosses boost their salaries. → Read More

After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?

The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed → Read More

What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?

Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail. → Read More

A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees

What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work? → Read More

What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program

The new system promises to bring some big changes, including lower contribution limits. → Read More