New York State Independent Redistricting Commission

Itamar
February 1, 2023
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This map stays within the commission's AD 96 and AD 97's lines and simply moves the parts of the Town of Ramapo from AD 96 to AD 97. In exchange, it moves the parts from Orangetown and Clarkstown to AD 96. This keeps the community of interest in Ramapo together and the community of interest in Orangetown and Clarkstown together.

Lisa
February 1, 2023
The proposal is to divide the community of Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill in Brooklyn between two Assembly Members. Looking at a map, these neighborhoods might not seem isolated, but living here it absolutely is. The community is bounded by NY Harbour to the west, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the south, the Gowanus Canal to the East and Atlantic Avenue to the north. Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill is served by a single subway line and very limited bus service, and most residents do not own cars. But that's okay, because we have everything we need right here. Chopping-up Carroll Gardens as proposed would double the work for everyone (state representatives, city representatives, businesses and residents) and as such serves to undermine our representation. -- Small commercial corridors should be represented by a single Assembly Member. Court and Smith Streets should be unified to support each other, not divided. -- A single Historic District should be represented by a single Assembly Member. -- Isolated, well-defined and cohesive communities such as Carroll Gardens should be represented by a single Assembly Member. As a resident of Carroll Gardens for 30 years, I ask you to please reconsider the proposal. Thank you. Lisa Bowstead 563 Henry Street Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Barbara
February 1, 2023
I have been a resident of Roosevelt Island for over 40 years. Our Manhattan Island’s contiguous territory is Manhattan not Queens. I strongly oppose the current proposal which removes Roosevelt Island from district 76 Manhattan to Queens district 36, which has no affiliation with our community and its services..

Nat
January 31, 2023
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M. Bradford
January 31, 2023
The proposed redistricting of Assembly Districts 106 and 107 are unfair for two reasons. First, the 2022 district 106 has been a competitive swing district over the past decades. the new district lines would create a non-competitive district 107. Second, the guidelines in the statute would be violated because the proposed lines would unfairly disfavor the incumbent in District 106 by moving her residence into the non-competitive District 107, away from voters she has represented in the past.

Jamie
January 31, 2023
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Keith
January 31, 2023
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Yudelka
January 31, 2023
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Richard
January 31, 2023
Independent Redistricting Commission: I write to you regarding the Independent Redistricting Commission’s (IRC) proposed maps for the New York State Assembly. The current proposal is of great concern to me and my constituents in the current 100th Assembly District. Under the proposed redistricting plan, for the first time in recent memory, Sullivan County will and Middletown will no longer share representation in the State Assembly. The economic and cultural vitality of our communities is inextricably tied together. While the immediate Middletown area may be located in Orange County, many people in Sullivan County go to Middletown to see their doctor, do their shopping, or visit loved ones. The route 17 corridor that connects our communities geographically also connects our economies allowing businesses to thrive from a diverse clientele eager to enjoy the picturesque beauty of Sullivan County while maintaining close proximity to those essential services for the community’s health and well-being. The constant exchange between residents of our communities is what has driven the renaissance of both Sullivan County and Middletown. Over the last decade, Sullivan County has seen a tremendous amount of growth, particularly from an influx of people from New York City. These population centers, seated along the Delaware Rivers have more in common, culturally, socio-economically, and culturally than with the residents of Delaware County. It is important to allow the 100th Assembly District to remain intact to allow our leaders to continue to build upon their recent successes and provide for the continued economic growth and development in the region. We have demonstrated a proven formula for success, with many of our leaders working together for decades to achieve the progress we see today. To change course now will have a profoundly negative impact on our continued growth and success. I urge you to reconsider these district lines and keep intact the 100th Assembly District. Sincerely, J. Miguel Rodrigues Common Council President City of Middletown

Marilyn
January 30, 2023
Dear Committee Members: Having signed up to comment at the 4:00 meeting today in White Plains, and still not having been admitted to the meeting at 6:25, I am sharing these thoughts in writing instead. Many people will tell you what's wrong with your map; I'm commenting on what's right about it. My town, Pelham, is included with similar small communities, like Scarsdale, Bronxville, and Tuckahoe. We have similar concerns and, under the map as drawn, a reasonable chance of having our representatives prioritize them. That would be less likely if we were attached to one of the far larger cities in southern Westchester. Please, as you address the concerns of those who are dissatisfied with the draft map, keep the small communities currently in AD88 together! Please don't let the lack of comment from our residents, which reflects happiness with the maps, leave the impression that we don't care if you carve us up! Thank you.

Chris
January 30, 2023
Please do not slice apart Clarkstown into multiple assembly districts. We have a close community here that has always been contained into a single assembly district. Putting the northern part of Clarkstown together with significant parts of Orange County puts an extreme burden on some residents to meet with their representatives, which especially disadvantages lower income individuals. This is very important to voters here.

William
January 30, 2023
Why is New City to be divided in 3 parts? It's not a big, diverse place, it's one community and always has been. Whose idea is it to be joined to Orange County? This is insane, and ignores the interests of New City taxpayers. Our water and air are in a direct line of attack if this new map goes through. With all the uncontrolled, unregulated development already going on, too many trees are being cut down and too much water is being polluted, and without actual representation it will only get worse for New City. The EPA and state environmental regulations are not enforced or being ignored. And for whom, for what? whose interest does this serve? Not New City taxpayers.

Lee
January 30, 2023
Chairman Jenkins and Members of the New York Independent Redistricting Commission -- Re: Mid-Hudson Assembly District with Beacon, Newburgh & Poughkeepsie Good afternoon. I am Lee Kyriacou, Mayor of the City of Beacon, a small city of 14,000 on the Hudson River sixty miles north of New York City. The City of Beacon is directly across the Hudson from the larger City of Newburgh, and a short distance south on the Hudson from the larger City of Poughkeepsie, our Dutchess County seat. These three cities have been linked for generations — by physical proximity and geography, by transportation links, and by commonality of demographics, economics, and community. Interstate 84 crosses the Hudson between Newburgh and Beacon. Beacon and Poughkeepsie are the of the two largest MetroNorth train stations north of the Hudson Line’s Croton hub; the Beacon train station connects to the Newburgh waterfront by commuter ferry. The Port Authority’s Stewart Airport in Newburgh serves the region. The three cities have long histories as mid-Hudson economic centers, factory communities — and when factories closed, as poorer urban centers with aging infrastructure and economic development needs. All three cities have high percentages of various affordable housing programs. Beacon is now enjoying an economic renaissance, with benefits spilling over to Newburgh as well as Poughkeepsie. These and multiple other connections between these three cities readily demonstrate a deep and longstanding community of interest, which has been represented collectively in the NYS Assembly. As Mayor of the City of Beacon, I would appreciate the Assembly keeping the three cities of Beacon, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie within a single Assembly District, consistent with longstanding Assembly representation. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Lee Kyriacou, Mayor, City of Beacon

Mark
January 30, 2023
I live at 3305 Wells Street in Yorktown Heights. This area is currently mapped in AD94. Whereas, just a few blocks to my West Yorktown is mapped into AD95. I'm very pleased that Yorktown was divided into AD94 and AD95 last year because they better reflect the communities they serve. AD95 is much similar to the Towns of Cortlandt and Ossining in terms of property values, school systems, environment, etc. But holding all that aside for a moment why would the Committee even consider changing the district maps so shortly after everyone adjusted to the new maps and voted for the representatives they preferred. If Yorktown becomes 100% AD94 again it will go back to being considered more like Putnam County than Westchester County. The 2 counties are quite different as you know and if any changes are to be made it would be best to make all of Yorktown part of AD95. So I'm recommending, for the sake of stability that no change be made. However, if a change must be made, for reasons unknown to me, than make all of Yorktown part of AD95. Many thanks for giving me the opportunity to present my views.

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