Funeral services for late Harlem politician Bill Perkins took place Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church.
Perkins died at his Harlem home on May 16. He 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.
A prayer vigil for Perkins was held Wednesday evening in Harlem at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building. Mayor Eric Adams ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in his honor.Amsterdam News is renowned for its reporting of the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed free weekday newsletter Editorially Black delivered by email.
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