Updated district lines based on the most recent census are being challenged in court. Ramapo resident Michael Parietti claims in his suit filed in State Supreme Court that the new maps were drawn to give favor to Hasidic Jewish communities in Ramapo, and they divide other Rockland communities unfairly, as well…
Parietti says an independent third party should be called in to re-draw the maps so all communities get fair representation in county government. The new lines have been approved by the legislature and signed by the county executive, and are due to take effect January 1st, 2024.