David L. Lewis appears in the following:
The Frequent Flyers of Rikers Island
Monday, November 16, 2015
Eight hundred low-level offenders spent half a million days in jail over the last six years, costing $129 million. Experts say locking them up is not the solution. So what is?
It’s Official: NYPD Officers Receive 1 Percent Raises
Friday, November 13, 2015
State arbitrator Howard Edelman says New York's finest are just that. But he could not justify the 17 percent raise they wanted.
And Now, Extreme Dancing
Friday, November 13, 2015
The documentary "OXD: One Extraordinary Day" gives us an inside look at choreographer Elizabeth Streb and her Extreme Action Company, which performs at perilous heights.
Vito Lopez, Former New York State Assemblyman, Leaves Complicated Legacy
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
The former Assemblyman resigned in disgrace, but he leaves behind an impressive and complex history.
De Blasio’s Progressive Agenda Pulls Plug on Iowa Presidential Forum
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
The Progressive Agenda says it's refocusing its efforts — and it's unclear if the mayor will have a role going forward.
Tentative PBA Agreement Raises Questions About NYPD Morale
Monday, November 09, 2015
City officials say they're boosting the NYPD with training and equipment but officers are angry about their paychecks.
Land of 167 Languages
Friday, November 06, 2015
Th documentary “In Jackson Heights” brings the esteemed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman to Queens to observe the unique tapestry of a multi-ethnic neighborhood.
What to Watch for in the Sheldon Silver Corruption Trial
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
The Silver case began this week and is expected to last into December. Here's a cheat-sheet.
It's Party Bosses — Not Voters — Who Often Fill Vacant Seats in the State Legislature
Monday, November 02, 2015
A third of State Assembly members get into office without a primary election.
Jury Selection Begins In Sheldon Silver Trial
Monday, November 02, 2015
The former speaker of the New York State Assembly was indicted on bribery and corruption charges earlier this year in the biggest case yet for a crusading prosecutor.
Art and Conspiracy in Ukraine
Friday, October 30, 2015
In the documentary “The Russian Woodpecker,” first time filmmaker Chad Gracia explores a mysterious Soviet radio signal and its relation to Chernobyl.
Clinton Campaign Builds Momentum In New York With or Without de Blasio
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
As Hillary Clinton picks up steam, her campaign is said to be talking with Mayor de Blasio who has yet to officially endorse her.
De Blasio Presses for State Criminal Justice Reforms In Wake of NYPD Death
Friday, October 23, 2015
The mayor wants the law to say judges must consider public safety when making bail and sentencing decisions.
Elegy for a Dog
Friday, October 23, 2015
Performance artist Laurie Anderson directs the essayistic film "Heart of a Dog", about her beloved pet Lolabelle, interwoven with other themes.
Despite Shootings, Some Residents Say East Harlem Is Safe
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
In East Harlem, where Officer Holder was killed, some residents have complained that the neighborhood is dangerous. But that’s not how everyone feels.
Bratton Says He Has The Final Word On Cops Who Lie
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
After a WNYC investigation, the police commissioner says he reviews every case of police officers who make false official statements. But he won't say if a tougher policy is in store.
Breakthrough Ballerina
Friday, October 16, 2015
Filmmaker Nelson George follows Misty Copeland on her path to become the first black ballerina to be a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
New York Leads in Shielding Police Misconduct
Thursday, October 15, 2015
New York state has one of the most restrictive laws in the nation governing public access to police disciplinary records. Our 50-state survey shows it doesn’t have to be that way.
When a Cop's Right to Privacy Undermines Our Right to a Fair Trial
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
No matter how many times cops are caught lying, the law makes it difficult to use their record against them in court. Now some defense lawyers are taking matters into their own hands.
The Hard Truth About Cops Who Lie
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
A WNYC investigation found more than 120 cops with documented credibility problems, and many of them remained on the force. What is the NYPD doing about it?
