Iris Weinshall is an American academic and former government official, also known as the wife of US senator Chuck Schumer. She is a woman who wears many hats. She is the chief operating officer (COO) of the ‘New York Public Library,’ but that is not her only achievement. She has served as the vice chancellor at the ‘City University of New York.’ She has also worked as the commissioner of the ‘New York City Department of Transportation’ from 2000 to 2007. Her work toward the development of Queens Boulevard, which is known as one of the most dangerous roads in New York, was highly appreciated. She was, however, criticized for compromising on the quality of ferries, after the 2003 ‘Staten Island Ferry’ accident that killed more than 10 people. She also initiated and executed the installment of bike lanes to encourage the use of bicycles more than any other vehicle. After serving for 7 years, she worked for another 7 years at the ‘City University’ before she was finally appointed as the COO of ‘New Public Library’ in 2014. She has a strong career of her own and is married to one of the most popular political leaders of New York, Chuck Schumer, since 1980. They have two daughters.
