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NEW YORK, NY – City Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following on the passing of Sylvia Woods:

“Sylvia Woods will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in the countless people whose lives she enriched. No matter where you hailed from, Sylvia’s kindness, generosity, and wonderful food always made going to her restaurant feel like coming home. She was an icon who helped make New York City great, and an ambassador who helped introduce the vibrancy of Harlem to the world. I send my deep condolences to her family and friends, and a heartfelt thanks to Sylvia for having been a part of our lives.”