«Breaking News» William Thompson Sr., Brooklyn's first African American State Senator, passes away at the age of 94

William Thompson Sr., Brooklyn's first African American State Senator, has died at the age of 94 

William Thompson Sr., Brooklyn's first African American State Senator and father to former city Comptroller Bill Thompson, has died at the age of 94. 

A member of the state Senate from 1965 to 1968, Thompson Sr. was also a member of the City Council before he became an associate justice of the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court. 

The Harlem native had also sworn in his son, back in 2002. 

'As a judge and the first African American state senator from Brooklyn, William C. Thompson Sr. stood up against racism and injustice in our city for decades,' said Mayor Bill de Blasio. 

'We send our deepest condolences to his son Bill, his daughter Gail and all his family and loved ones.'

The sentiment was shared by Governor Andrew Cuomo. 

He was the father of Bill Thompson, the city''s Comptroller that he swore in back in 2002

'As a judge and the first African American state senator from Brooklyn, William C. Thompson Sr. stood up against racism and injustice in our city for decades,' said Mayor Bill de Blasio

He stated: 'William Thompson, Sr. spent a lifetime of service to New York. 'He was a trailblazer and our thoughts are with his family.'

'I spent time with Judge William Thompson and his family during his last birthday this year,' added Borough President of Brooklyn, Eric Adams. 

'I am going to miss his wit and humor, but old photos like this one remind me of the many laughs and good times we shared together.'

According to the New York Post, news of the politician's death first broke Monday. 

The sentiment was shared by Governor Andrew Cuomo

Borough President of Brooklyn, Eric Adams, also offered his condolences

 

 

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William Thompson Sr., Brooklyn’s first African American State Senator, has died at the age of 94 

William Thompson Sr., Brooklyn’s first African American State Senator and father to former city Comptroller Bill Thompson, has died at the age of 94. 
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