Nita M. Lowey, a long-serving Democrat from New York and the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died at the age of 87. Known for her tenacity and fierce advocacy, Lowey represented the Hudson Valley in Congress for over 30 years. Her significant contributions to various causes, particularly Jewish advocacy, have left a lasting impact. Tributes are pouring in as New York remembers this trailblazing Congresswoman who played a pivotal role on Capitol Hill.