South Brooklyn politicians, candidates react to new congressional, state senate maps
Since both new congressional and state Senate maps for New York City became official Friday, some Brooklyn politicians are reacting to the significant changes and are trying to form a new plan.
Both Congressional and Senate primaries have been moved to Aug. 23.
Both maps made by Special Master Jonathan Cervas, who was appointed by the courts, were approved by the May 20 deadline set by Justice Patrick McAllister (Steuben County, Southern Tier). Back in March, McAllister ordered New York’s Democratic-controlled Legislature to quickly redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding they were unconstitutional, according to the Associated Press.