OTEY: Leader Lopez is out, is Frank Seddio in?
Even before he was chastised and fined following repeated instances of sexual harassment by the State Assembly, Vito Lopez was preparing to give up his leadership of the Kings County Democratic Party.
As leader, Assemblyman Lopez had a gruff, in-your-face style slightly reminiscent of the days of legendary Meade Esposito – but “The Boss,” who had some legal issues, was never accused of any kind of harassment or sexual improprieties.
Weeks ago word went around Court Street that former NYS Assemblyman Frank Seddio, who also served a period as Kings co-surrogate judge, would likely take over the powerful Kings party chairmanship.