The redistricting order, which came after the State Assembly and Senate gave up trying to draw new Congressional lines, reduced the number of districts in New York to 27 from 29, as was required as a result of the 2010 census. (nytimes.com)
The proposed new congressional lines are expected before the end of the month, and lawmakers could vote on them in early March. (wxxinews.org)
A special master has been charged with coming up with new congressional lines by March 12. (nydailynews.com)