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Koch: Expected district maps 'disgraceful'

Quick ReadFormer New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch said it would be "disgraceful" if New York's Republican-led Senate and the Assembly's Democratic majority propose new legislative districts this week aimed at protecting their political power.

An undated file photo of Ed Koch.

Photo credit: Getty Images | An undated file photo of Ed Koch.

ALBANY -- Former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch said it would be "disgraceful" if New York's Republican-led Senate and the Assembly's Democratic majority propose new legislative districts this week aimed at protecting their political power.

"I believe there is no question but that the legislature is going to adopt maps which are going to be primarily supportive of incumbents to make sure...

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