Prayer vigil held for late Harlem politician Bill Perkins
A prayer vigil was held Wednesday evening in Harlem for former New York State Senator and City Council Member Bill Perkins, who died Tuesday at age 74.
The vigil took place on in front of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building was officiated by Chaplin Robert Rice. The community come together to Perkins’ legacy and service to the community.
In honor of Perkins Mayor Eric Adams ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset Wednesday.
Perkins served in the City Council representing Harlem’s 9th District from 1998 to 2005 and again from 2017 to 2021. He represented the 30th District in Harlem in the State Senate from 2007 to 2017.
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