Representing the 84th District in the South Bronx for nearly 30 years (1994–2020), she was a stalwart of the Democratic party and a founding member of the New York State Assembly's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force.
Carmen Arroyo is a legendary figure in New York politics, best known for being the ever elected to a state assembly in the United States.
Outside of hard news, she often publishes insights on LinkedIn and Media Matters regarding digital media trends, such as the future of podcasting and the impact of tech companies on news polarization.