«We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former chairwoman of the Board [of Legislators] Lois Bronz,» said current board Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, in a released statement. (harrisonreview.com)
«I'm sorry, but I wasn't elected to come here and kiss ass,» Arroyo shouted as Committee Chairwoman Cathy Nolan sought to move forward in the hearing. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Menin, who lost out in her 2013 bid to become Manhattan borough president, previously served as chairwoman of Community Board 1 in lower Manhattan, and helped lead efforts to revitalize downtown after the 9/11 attacks. (nypost.com)