She is a past John Simon Guggenheim fellow and a past John and Catherine MacArthur Foundation grantee. She won a Gerald Loeb award, the most prestigious prize in financial journalism, for an investigative story about fraudster Allen Stanford. She is listed in Who's Who in America. Her reporting has taken her to more than 50 countries. While traveling she also likes to learn and write about antiquities and architectural treasures, local culture, art and dance, food and wine. She liked to play tennis and go snorkeling or diving. Loves castles and seaside cafes. She reviews New York theater and is a member of the Drama Desk, the organization of NY theater critics, writers and editors. Lucy’s website is thekomisarscoop.com.