Movements to split New York state into 3 regions gain steam

If passed, the state would break off into three self-governing areas:

• New York - Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties 
• Montauk - Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester counties
• New Amsterdam - every county north of Westchester County

The bill was first introduced by Republican Assemblyman David DiPietro in April. He started a website dedicated to the movement, complete with a petition.

Right now, the goal is to gain enough support in local towns to force lawmakers to co-sponsor the bill through a clause in New York’s Municipal Home Rule Law. 

As of now, there has not been any senate committee or floor votes on the bill.