The Catskill Chronicle

NEW YORK STATE (January 28, 2014) – “Today, I join with New Yorkers to mourn the loss of a New York icon and folk music legend, Pete Seeger. Pete used his music to make our society and state a better place. He was a champion of civil rights, labor, peace and the environment who used his influence to try and improve the country we live in.

“As we continue to make New York State the progressive capital of the nation, we are proud to have been the place Pete called home. While he is no longer with us, Pete’s lyrics will continue to live on to inspire future generations. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”