SettingsNew York City politicians
Alfred Cerullo
Alfred C. "Fred" Cerullo, III is an actor and Republican Party lawmaker and government official from New York City.
Alfred C. "Fred" Cerullo, III is an actor and Republican Party lawmaker and government official from New York City.
Algernon Lee
Algernon H. Lee (1873–1954) was an American socialist politician and educator, best known as the Director of Education at the Rand School of Social Science for 35 years.
Algernon H. Lee (1873–1954) was an American socialist politician and educator, best known as the Director of Education at the Rand School of Social Science for 35 years.
Almerindo Portfolio
Almerindo Portfolio (1877–1966), was treasurer of New York City under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Almerindo Portfolio (1877–1966), was treasurer of New York City under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Andrew Stein
Andrew Stein was a Democratic politician who served on the New York City Council and was its last President, and as Manhattan Borough President.
Andrew Stein was a Democratic politician who served on the New York City Council and was its last President, and as Manhattan Borough President.
Anthony Weiner
Anthony David Weiner is a former U.S. Representative who served from January 1999 until June 2011.
Anthony David Weiner is a former U.S. Representative who served from January 1999 until June 2011.
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is the junior United States Senator from California (since 1993).
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is the junior United States Senator from California (since 1993).
Basil Paterson
Basil Alexander Paterson (b. April 27, 1926), a labor lawyer, is a longtime political leader in New York and Harlem and father of the 55th Governor of New York, David Paterson.
Basil Alexander Paterson (b. April 27, 1926), a labor lawyer, is a longtime political leader in New York and Harlem and father of the 55th Governor of New York, David Paterson.
Bella Abzug
Bella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998) was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement.
Bella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998) was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement.
Bernhard Goetz
Bernhard Hugo Goetz is an American man best known for shooting four alleged muggers on a New York City Subway train, resulting in his conviction for illegal possession of a firearm.
Bernhard Hugo Goetz is an American man best known for shooting four alleged muggers on a New York City Subway train, resulting in his conviction for illegal possession of a firearm.
Bill Thompson (New York)
William Colridge Thompson, Jr. (born July 10, 1953), known as Bill or Billy, was the 42nd Comptroller of New York City.
William Colridge Thompson, Jr. (born July 10, 1953), known as Bill or Billy, was the 42nd Comptroller of New York City.
Bob Turner (politician)
Robert L. "Bob" Turner is the United States Representative for New York's 9th congressional district, containing parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Robert L. "Bob" Turner is the United States Representative for New York's 9th congressional district, containing parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
C. Virginia Fields
C. Virginia Fields (born August 6, 1945) is the former Borough President of Manhattan, elected in 1997 and reelected in 2001.
C. Virginia Fields (born August 6, 1945) is the former Borough President of Manhattan, elected in 1997 and reelected in 2001.
Carol Bellamy
Carol Bellamy (born January 14, 1942) has been Director of the Peace Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and President and CEO of World Learning.
Carol Bellamy (born January 14, 1942) has been Director of the Peace Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and President and CEO of World Learning.
Christopher X. Brodeur
Christopher X. Brodeur is an artist, writer, and musician.
Christopher X. Brodeur is an artist, writer, and musician.
Daniel L. Doctoroff
Daniel L. Doctoroff became President of Bloomberg L.P., the leading global provider of financial data, analytics and news, in January 2008.
Daniel L. Doctoroff became President of Bloomberg L.P., the leading global provider of financial data, analytics and news, in January 2008.
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. (born November 6, 1956) is an attorney and elected official from New York City.
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. (born November 6, 1956) is an attorney and elected official from New York City.
Dean Alfange
Dean Alfange was an American politician who held nominations and appointments from a number of parties, including the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the American Labor Party, and the Li...
Dean Alfange was an American politician who held nominations and appointments from a number of parties, including the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the American Labor Party, and the Li...
Edward M. Shepard
Edward Morse Shepard (July 23, 1850, New York City – July 28, 1911, Lake George, Warren County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Edward Morse Shepard (July 23, 1850, New York City – July 28, 1911, Lake George, Warren County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Edwin Einstein
Edwin Einstein (November 18, 1842 – January 24, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Edwin Einstein (November 18, 1842 – January 24, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Edwin Joseph O'Malley
Edwin Joseph O'Malley (August 23, 1881 – April 10, 1953) was the Commissioner of Public Markets for New York City.
Edwin Joseph O'Malley (August 23, 1881 – April 10, 1953) was the Commissioner of Public Markets for New York City.
Fernando Ferrer
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee ...
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee ...
Frank Padavan
Frank Padavan (born October 31, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York) is an engineer and was a Republican New York state senator representing District 11, located in Queens County.
Frank Padavan (born October 31, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York) is an engineer and was a Republican New York state senator representing District 11, located in Queens County.
Gifford Miller
A. Gifford Miller (born November 6, 1969) is the former Speaker of the New York City Council, where he represented Council District 5.
A. Gifford Miller (born November 6, 1969) is the former Speaker of the New York City Council, where he represented Council District 5.
Grover Whalen
Grover Aloysius Whalen (1886–1962) was a prominent politician, businessman, and public relations guru in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s.
Grover Aloysius Whalen (1886–1962) was a prominent politician, businessman, and public relations guru in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s.
Gulian C. Verplanck
Gulian Crommelin Verplanck was a New York politician and sometime man of letters.
Gulian Crommelin Verplanck was a New York politician and sometime man of letters.
Harrison J. Goldin
Harrison Jay Goldin (born February 23, 1936, The Bronx, New York) is a lawyer and former New York politician.
Harrison Jay Goldin (born February 23, 1936, The Bronx, New York) is a lawyer and former New York politician.
Helen Sears
Helen Sears is a New York Democrat who formerly represented the 25th District of Queens in the New York City Council.
Helen Sears is a New York Democrat who formerly represented the 25th District of Queens in the New York City Council.
Herman Badillo
Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929) is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City.
Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929) is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City.
Hugo Rogers
Hugo E. Rogers (November 26, 1899 – December 14, 1974) was a New York politician who served as the 16th Borough President of Manhattan from 1946 to 1949 and was a leader of Tammany Hall.
Hugo E. Rogers (November 26, 1899 – December 14, 1974) was a New York politician who served as the 16th Borough President of Manhattan from 1946 to 1949 and was a leader of Tammany Hall.
Jacob Panken
Jacob Panken (18791968) was an American socialist politician, best remembered for his tenure as a New York municipal judge and frequent candidacies for high elected office on the ticket of the S...
Jacob Panken (18791968) was an American socialist politician, best remembered for his tenure as a New York municipal judge and frequent candidacies for high elected office on the ticket of the S...
Jimmy McMillan
James "Jimmy" McMillan III is an American political activist, perennial candidate, and Vietnam War veteran, as well as a former postal worker and private investigator from Brooklyn, New York.
James "Jimmy" McMillan III is an American political activist, perennial candidate, and Vietnam War veteran, as well as a former postal worker and private investigator from Brooklyn, New York.
Joe Heck
Joseph John “Joe” Heck (born October 30, 1961) is the U.S. Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district and is a member of the Republican Party.
Joseph John “Joe” Heck (born October 30, 1961) is the U.S. Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district and is a member of the Republican Party.
John Marchi
John J. Marchi (May 20, 1921 – April 25, 2009) was a New York State Senator who represented Staten Island for a record 50 years.
John J. Marchi (May 20, 1921 – April 25, 2009) was a New York State Senator who represented Staten Island for a record 50 years.
John O'Hara (Brooklyn politician)
John Kennedy O'Hara (born c. 1961) is an American lawyer (disbarred 1997; reinstated 2009), active in Brooklyn, New York politics as a political reformer opposed to Brooklyn's Democratic machine.
John Kennedy O'Hara (born c. 1961) is an American lawyer (disbarred 1997; reinstated 2009), active in Brooklyn, New York politics as a political reformer opposed to Brooklyn's Democratic machine.
Julia Willebrand
Julia Willebrand is an environmental, peace and education activist and was the Green Party nominee for the office of Comptroller of the State of New York in the 2006 New York state elections.
Julia Willebrand is an environmental, peace and education activist and was the Green Party nominee for the office of Comptroller of the State of New York in the 2006 New York state elections.
Louis Tobacco
Louis R. "Lou" Tobacco is a member of the New York State Assembly representing Staten Island's 62nd District.
Louis R. "Lou" Tobacco is a member of the New York State Assembly representing Staten Island's 62nd District.
Mark J. Green
Mark J. Green (b. March 15, 1945) is an author, public interest lawyer and a Democratic politician who lives in New York City.
Mark J. Green (b. March 15, 1945) is an author, public interest lawyer and a Democratic politician who lives in New York City.
Martha Stark
Martha Stark is the Finance Commissioner of New York City.
Martha Stark is the Finance Commissioner of New York City.
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Morris Franklin
Morris Franklin was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from New York.
Morris Franklin was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from New York.
Morris Hillquit
Morris Hillquit (1869–1933) was a founder and leader of the Socialist Party of America and prominent labor lawyer in New York City's Lower East Side during the early 20th century.
Morris Hillquit (1869–1933) was a founder and leader of the Socialist Party of America and prominent labor lawyer in New York City's Lower East Side during the early 20th century.
Murray Hall (politician)
Murray Hall was a New York City bail bondsman and Tammany Hall politician made famous upon his death in 1901, when it was revealed that he had been a female-bodied person living as a man.
Murray Hall was a New York City bail bondsman and Tammany Hall politician made famous upon his death in 1901, when it was revealed that he had been a female-bodied person living as a man.
Newbold Morris
Newbold Morris (February 2, 1902 - March 30, 1966) was an American politician, lawyer, president of the New York City Council, and two-time candidate for mayor of New York City.
Newbold Morris (February 2, 1902 - March 30, 1966) was an American politician, lawyer, president of the New York City Council, and two-time candidate for mayor of New York City.
Norman Mailer
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Percy Sutton
Percy Ellis Sutton (November 24, 1920 – December 26, 2009) was a prominent black American political and business leader.
Percy Ellis Sutton (November 24, 1920 – December 26, 2009) was a prominent black American political and business leader.
Peter Vallone, Sr.
Peter F. Vallone, Sr. (b.
Peter F. Vallone, Sr. (b.
Richard Ravitch
Richard Ravitch (born July 7, 1933) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 75th Lieutenant Governor of New York from 2009 to 2010.
Richard Ravitch (born July 7, 1933) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 75th Lieutenant Governor of New York from 2009 to 2010.
Robert B. Fiske
Robert Bishop Fiske, Jr. (born December 28, 1930, in New York City) is a prominent trial attorney and a partner with the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City.
Robert Bishop Fiske, Jr. (born December 28, 1930, in New York City) is a prominent trial attorney and a partner with the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City.
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. (deputy mayor)
Robert Ferdinand Wagner III (January 6, 1944 – November 15, 1993), also known as Robert (Bobby) Ferdinand Wagner III, was a noted New York City civic leader who served as the Deputy Mayor of the...
Robert Ferdinand Wagner III (January 6, 1944 – November 15, 1993), also known as Robert (Bobby) Ferdinand Wagner III, was a noted New York City civic leader who served as the Deputy Mayor of the...
Rudy Giuliani
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York.
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York.
Ruth Messinger
Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940) is a former political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic Party as well as the Democratic Socialists of America.
Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940) is a former political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic Party as well as the Democratic Socialists of America.
Sean P. Keating
Sean P. Keating (July 14, 1903 to July 2, 1976) was an Irish Republican Army member who opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty and later became Deputy Mayor of New York City and Regional Director of the...
Sean P. Keating (July 14, 1903 to July 2, 1976) was an Irish Republican Army member who opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty and later became Deputy Mayor of New York City and Regional Director of the...
Stephen Levin (councilman)
Stephen T. "Steve" Levin is a member of the New York City Council who represents Brooklyn's 33rd District.
Stephen T. "Steve" Levin is a member of the New York City Council who represents Brooklyn's 33rd District.
Steve Levin (councilman)
Steve Levin is a New York City Councilmember who represents Brooklyn's 33rd District.
Steve Levin is a New York City Councilmember who represents Brooklyn's 33rd District.
Thomas Murphy (Collector)
Thomas Murphy was a Collector of the Port of New York from 1870 to 1871.
Thomas Murphy was a Collector of the Port of New York from 1870 to 1871.
Tom Leppert
Tom Leppert (born June 15, 1954) is an American politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas from 2007 to 2011, and who worked as CEO of the Turner Corporation.
Tom Leppert (born June 15, 1954) is an American politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas from 2007 to 2011, and who worked as CEO of the Turner Corporation.
Tom Ognibene
Thomas Ognibene is an attorney and Republican politician in New York City.
Thomas Ognibene is an attorney and Republican politician in New York City.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.