Washington, April 24 -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko issued the following press release:
Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news (https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/former-cdta-ceo-carm-basile-dies-22223806.php) of the death this morning of former Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) CEO Carm Basile:
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former CDTA CEO Carm Basile, a true friend and dedicated public servant who spent his brilliant career working to better connect and serve our Capital Region communities. Carm started at CDTA in 1981 as a transportation planner and moved steadily up the ranks, concluding his 43-year tenure at the Authority with 15 years as its CEO. I was...