Former Rep. Eliot L. Engel, who was a fixture in New York politics for decades until he lost his seat in the House in 2020, has died at the age of 79.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins confirmed the news in a statement posted on social media.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Congressman Eliot Engel, a tireless public servant who devoted more than three decades to representing the people of New York,” wrote Jenkins.
