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    Redistricting Revealed

    LATFOR's lines are out and one district looks like a UFO. Experts say these are the most gerrymandered lines in recent history. Check out the Wonkster for the latest. Read more»

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    Under Review

    Will City Hall grant an exception to the hiring freeze so that the Civilian Complaint Review Board can hire a lawyer and independently prosecute police misconduct? Read more»

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Under Review

January 26, 2012 — Will City Hall grant an exception to the hiring freeze so that the Civilian Complaint Review Board can hire a lawyer and independently prosecute police misconduct?

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Council Defies Bloomberg

January 19, 2012 — With two passed bills heading for a mayoral veto and a newly introduced bill aiming to curb the Mayor's power, the City Council is taking a stand against the Mayor in a big way.

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Eye on Albany

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Battle Lines

January 20, 2012 — Queens groups are split over how they want to see legislative districts drawn in their communities.

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Cuomo Takes on Education

January 17, 2012 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants to be an advocate for students. What does his new-found focus on education policy mean for the city?

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