For years unjust inequality of representation had fomented strife, but more recently the rapid growth of New York and Brooklyn had made the disparity more conspicuous, while continued Republican control of the Senate had created intense bitterness.
This statement highlights the historical context of political representation and its impact on societal tensions in New York.
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