How many times or terms did Charles Rangel serve in New York City?

Former Congressman Charles Rangel, who has passed away at the age of 94, represented New York City districts for 46 years.

Rangel, who was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, worked as a public servant in the House from 1971 to 2017.

He spent part of his tenure as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.

He served as statesman-in-residence at The City College of New York upon leaving Congress.

Rangel was born in Harlem and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.

A Purple Heart and Bronze Star were awarded to Rangel before he was elected to Congress in 1970 for leading his soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Konu-ri.

As a result of his leadership, Rangel was appointed to chair the influential Ways and Means Committee.

Rangel was instrumental in the creation of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, which changed the economic landscape of Harlem.

Rangel was alleged to have violated ethics laws in 2008 for failing to abide by tax laws.

The Democrat was charged with using government resources and congressional letterhead to solicit donations for the centre from businesses with business before the tax committee.

Additionally, he was accused of not disclosing his income and checking accounts, as well as of improperly using rent-subsidised apartments for his campaign committee. The family said his son, Steven Rangel, daughter Alicia Rangel Haughton, and three grandsons survive Rangel.