Press Release October 18, 2021
***PRESS RELEASE***
For Immediate Release
Contact: Co-Executive Directors
Karen Blatt: blattk@nyirc.gov
Douglas Breakell: breakelld@nyirc.gov
The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission is about to embark on a series of public hearings throughout New York State, starting on Wednesday, October 20th in Buffalo, New York. These fourteen hearings provide the public with an opportunity to participate in the redistricting process and deliver testimony directly to the Commission.
As the Commission begins these hearings, all New Yorkers, stakeholders, and interested members of the public are invited to share their feedback. We encourage all to find the hearing closest to their community and join us, either in person or virtually, to let their voices be heard. In the meantime, all are likewise encouraged to visit our website (NYIRC.gov) to submit written comments, including creating a map pointing out important areas within your respective communities.
“We need your help. This process will only work with the input of all New Yorkers. Tell us about how our proposed maps reflect or don’t reflect your communities and how we can change them for the better. We cannot draw maps that accurately reflect your communities if we do not hear from you,” said Commission Chair David Imamura.
The draft redistricting plans the Commission has released are exactly that, and public input is a necessary part of this process in order to ensure that the Commission’s final plans accurately reflect communities. This redistricting cycle is a historic one, as it is the first to take place under an independent commission. We look forward to hearing from New Yorkers as this once-in-a-decade process moves forward.
The full schedule for the public hearings is attached. Please note the room change for our New York County hearing on Wednesday, November 10th and Kings County on Tuesday November 16th.
CITY/REGION | LOCATION |
Buffalo Wednesday, October 20 4:00pm |
Buffalo State College (SUNY) Burchfield Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222
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Rochester Thursday, October 21 4:00pm |
Rochester EOC (SUNY UCAWD) Multi-Purpose Room 161 Chestnut Street Rochester, New York 14604
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Southern Tier Monday, October 25 4:00pm |
Binghamton University (SUNY) Innovative Technologies Complex 85 Murray Hill Road Vestal, New York 13850
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Syracuse Tuesday, October 26 4:00pm |
Syracuse University College of Law Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom Dineen Hall, 950 Irving Avenue Syracuse, New York 13210
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North Country Wednesday, October 27 4:00pm |
SUNY Plattsburgh E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium Hawkins Hall, 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York 12901
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Albany Monday, November 1 4:00pm |
University at Albany (SUNY) Page Hall – Downtown Campus 135 Western Avenue Albany, New York 12203
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CITY/REGION |
LOCATION |
White Plains Monday, November 8 3:00pm |
Haub School of Law at Pace University Gerber Glass Moot Courtroom 78 North Broadway White Plains, New York 10603
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Bronx County Tuesday, November 9 3:00pm |
BronxWorks Gymnasium 1130 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10456
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New York County Wednesday, November 10 3:00pm |
Hunter College (CUNY) Kaye Playhouse (NOTE ROOM CHANGE) 695 Park Avenue New York, New York 10065
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Richmond County Monday, November 15 3:00pm |
Catholic Charities of Staten Island CYO Center at Mount Loretto 6541 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, New York 10309
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Kings County Tuesday, November 16 3:00pm |
Medgar Evers College (CUNY) 2nd floor dining hall (NOTE ROOM CHANGE) 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 |
Queens County Wednesday, November 17 3:00pm |
York College (CUNY) Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica, New York 11451
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CITY/REGION |
LOCATION |
Nassau County Monday, November 22 4:00pm |
Nassau Community College (SUNY) College Center Building - Multi-Purpose Room 1 Education Drive Garden City, New York 11530
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Suffolk County Tuesday, November 23 4:00pm |
Stony Brook University (SUNY) Charles B. Wang Center 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, New York 11794
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