New York Politics Archive

Mayor Abe Beame displays that famous New York Daily News headline... Oct. 29, 1975

N.Y. Assemblyman Charlie Rangel shown on the streets of Harlem accepting congratulations after having defeated U.S. Representative Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in the Democratic primary. June 24, 1970

Rudy Giuliani celebrates his re-election as mayor of New York City by holding up an early copy of the New York Post. Giuliani defeated Democratic challenger Ruth Messinger. November 5, 1997

Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr., former Governor W. Averell Harriman, and Robert F. Kennedy pose beside a campaign sign at the opening of the New York State Democratic Campaign at the Hotel Biltmore. August 8, 1960

New York Governor Mario Cuomo, appearing on a live call-in radio show in New York, said that he won't be able to make a decision on his presidential candidacy until he solves problems with the state budget. November 14, 1991

Bella Abzug and John Lindsay at Katz's Deli. February 1, 1971

Hulan Jack, at the microphone, and leaders of the United Council of Harlem Organizations as they urged the black community to ignore a demand that stores close at 3 p.m. until after the funeral of Malcolm X, which would take place the next day. February 26, 1965

New York Magazine, Mar 9, 1970 Full article in comments

A 20-year-old Mario Cuomo was a center fielder with the Class-D Minor League Brunswick Pirates for 81 games during the 1952 season. Cuomo hit .244 with a total of 62 hits, including one home run and 10 doubles.

Then state senator Basil A. Paterson with his wife, Portia, and son David after winning the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. 1970

New York City Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman speaks at press conference at the steps of the Federal Courthouse in Manhattan regarding the investigation of sexual harrasment charges against Clarence Thomas. February 9, 1991

Governor George Pataki and State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveil a reform plan for boxing in New York State during a press conference at Madison Square Garden. May 5, 1999

Quill said: "The strike is on." December 31, 1965

TWU President Mike Quill tears up a temporary strike-barring injunction issued earlier by State Supreme Court Justice George Tilzer. Mike's action was taken at a press conference hastily called 10 minutes after John Lindsay became 103d mayor of New York at midnight.

To "break character" a bit, I just want to say that Jesse Jackson is a monumental loss. Surely one of the all-time great Americans. So many people and movements are deeply indebted to him. I hope his memory lives on for an incredibly long time. R.I.P. forever.

Reverend Jesse Jackson addresses Bronx Baptist Church parishioners in New York City. Jackson explains to the crowd he will be making a decision soon whether he will run for the presidency of the United States. October 5, 1983

Nine Al Smith pins

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