The Editorial Board: Crystal Peoples-Stokes will surely be missed, but the process to replace her cheats voters |
New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes spearheaded historic legislation and fought for equity. Still, more fairness in choosing her successor was needed.
Buffalo to lose 'considerable clout' in future without Peoples-Stokes
"Crystal (Peoples-Stokes) has shown that Buffalo toughness and resilience, standing up and fighting for her community every step of the way," Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday. "When she sets her mind to do something, get out of her way, because she is going to do it."
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