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East Harlem

February 27, 2013

Only a Third of Community Board Members in East Harlem Are Latino

Community Board 11 has between 15 and 17 Latino members out of 46 current board representatives.

New York City

December 04, 2012

Council Redistricting Commission Votes to Ditch Controversial New Borders

The Districting Commission voted Tuesday to revoke controversial new City Council district lines.

Woodhaven

November 29, 2012

Woodhaven Community Group Blasts New City Council District Map

The Woodhaven Residents' Block Association argues that the lines cut the neighborhood in pieces.

New York City

November 16, 2012

New City Council District Map Unveiled

The city's Districting Commission unanimously unveiled — and approved — the new lines Thursday night.

New York City

September 14, 2012

Espaillat Declares Victory in Uptown Primary, As Huntley Booted in Queens

Adriano Espaillat declared himself the victor in his race against Assemblyman Guillermo Linares.

New York City

September 13, 2012

Poll Workers Report Higher-Than-Expected Turnout in State Primaries

Turnout was higher than expected at many pollinng places, officials said.

New York City

September 13, 2012

Polls Open for State Primary Elections

The rare Thursday election will decide the fate of legislators, including Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

New York City

September 04, 2012

Proposal Shakes Up City Council District Lines

All of the boroughs could see significant changes, thanks to population shifts.

Inwood

August 27, 2012

Inwood Could Be Unified in Single City Council District, Members Say

As City Council districts get redrawn, Inwood could be put into one council district.

St. George

August 21, 2012

Residents Ask City to Keep Neighborhoods Intact When Drawing Council Lines

Residents of the North Shore of Staten Island pleaded with a panel to not break up their neighborhoods.

Washington Heights

May 07, 2012

Obama and Bloomberg Shy Away from Endorsing Rangel

Neither the mayor nor the White House are sure about whether they will endorse Rangel.

Harlem

March 21, 2012

Rangel Announces Congress Reelection Bid

Rep. Charlie Rangel announced he is seeking another term, despite changes to his district.

Manhattan

March 15, 2012

Albany Democrats Stage Capitol Walkout in Protest of Redistricting Plan

Senate Democrats refused to vote on a redistricting plan, which passed 36-to-0.

Manhattan

March 15, 2012

Casino Gambling a Step Closer After Albany Deal

Legislators have moved forward with plans to legalize casino gambling through a constitutional amendment.

Manhattan

March 13, 2012

Winner of Weiner's Seat, Rep. Bob Turner, to Challenge Sen. Gillibrand

Rep. Bob Turner will challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the November 2012 election.