"Greitzer helped launch the Village Independent Democrats and quickly became a key strategist in the local insurgency that chipped away at Tammany Hall's machine in the early 1960s."
"During her time on the City Council, Greitzer pressed for protections for artist housing, pushed for transit improvements, and backed neighborhood planning efforts that mirrored her years of on-the-ground organizing."
"Greitzer championed early city measures to outlaw sex discrimination in housing and public accommodations and emerged as a leader in the then-nascent pro-choice movement."
Carol Greitzer, a prominent political reformer from Greenwich Village, passed away at 101. She played a crucial role in dismantling Tammany Hall's influence in local politics and served over two decades on the New York City Council. Greitzer was instrumental in founding the Village Independent Democrats and advocating for grassroots political engagement. Her legislative efforts included protections for artist housing and early measures against sex discrimination. Greitzer's legacy is marked by her commitment to community organizing and civic life in the Village.
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