Former long-serving U.S. Representative Nita Lowey of New York passed away at the age of 87. She was the first woman to chair ...

“With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully on March 15 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren, in her home in ...

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Nita Lowey, a powerful member of Congress for decades while representing parts of downstate New York, has died. She was 87. Lowey, who represented much of Westchester as well as Rockland County ...

Nita Lowey, a powerful member of Congress for decades while representing parts of downstate New York, has died. She was 87.