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What Redistricting Is and Why It Matters

Every 10 years, New York goes through the motions of redrawing City Council districts.

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Many Interest Groups, Many Proposed Maps

More than a dozen alternative maps were suggested to the redistricting council. Most failed.

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Redistricting May Weaken Impact on Many Issues

The changing of district lines will affect city legislation, including police reform, employment and after-school education.

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The Federal Role of Race in Redistricting

Experts argue over how to take race into account in redistricting, especially since the city is still subject to the Voting Rights Act.

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VIDEO: Voter Profiles Across Upper Manhattan

From first-timers to Green Party supporters, Northattan profiles voters from across Uptown Manhattan who represented the diverse ethnic and political backgrounds of the upper half of the island.

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Subway Service Restored in Parts of Northattan

The MTA continued its gradual restoration of subway service throughout Manhattan in the days following Hurricane Sandy.

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MTA Subway Service Back Online in Part

New York City’s subway system is coming back online in bits and pieces. After a system-wide outage, the subway system started up again at 6 a.m. Thursday. Fares are waived through Friday. Click to see a map of stations and list of trains in service.

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Hurricane Sandy: How You Can Help Now

Here are ways you can help your neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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Photos of Damage Caused by Sandy

Northattan reporters are trekking around North Manhattan. Here are some photos of what they’re seeing.

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Hurricane Sandy Nearing Landfall

Hurricane Sandy is approaching the Northeast quickly, and the Northattan staff has compiled some important information and safety tips. It is currently a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 75 mph and is expected to make landfall Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

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Redistricting Special

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