The State Legislature in New York is set to vote on new congressional maps, with a chance for an early vote if Governor Kathy Hochul issues a message of necessity. District boundaries have been updated, affecting areas like NY16 in the Bronx. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will represent parts of Mott Haven and Port Morris, while Ritchie Torres gains Wakefield in the Bronx.
Busy redistricting period in the Bronx, pending approval: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will now represent ~half~ of Mott Haven in the South Bronx + Port Morris, a small industrial area along the waterfront. Ritchie Torres gains most of the Wakefield section of the north Bronx.
Now, @Slerner212 on redistricting NYS, and how to fix it: Tune in: 93.9 FM, AM820 or @WNYC.org
The timing of the bill introduction means legislators will have a chance to vote on the new congressional maps as early as Thursday. Lawmakers would be able to vote even sooner if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul sends what is known as a message of necessity"https://t.co/ncxwMiQOcf
We've been able to add the district boundaries from A9310A/S8653A to the @GC_CUNY Redistricting & You site https://t.co/JSavAxbeCJ. Here's a link showing how NY16 would change in the Bronx: https://t.co/TDHzZUDOIJ
given Monday votes in State Legislature, re-upping really good NY redistricting conversation w @JeffWice > https://t.co/9sLpqEpATH