"Democrats Propose New Congressional Map for New York State"
New York Democrats have introduced a new congressional map that could benefit the party in its efforts to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with key changes in Long Island and central New York. The proposed map would make few tweaks to New York City's congressional districts, while extending Democratic Rep.-elect Tom Suozzi's district eastward and making significant changes in the Syracuse area. Republicans, who had been bracing for worse, are not upset with the proposed map, but have threatened to sue, arguing that it violates the state constitution's anti-gerrymandering provision. The Democrat-dominated Legislature is expected to approve the new districts, with Gov. Kathy Hochul having the option to waive the mandatory three-day aging period for new legislation.
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