Today’s lesson takes a look at one of New York’s most infamous characters who was also one of the most corrupt politicians in history, William “boss” Tweed. You’ve probably heard of the Tweed ...

New York's Boss Tweed was big, bold and brash. His crimes were breathtaking. Harper magazine illustrator Thomas Nast drew an oversized Boss Tweed, with an enormous carrot on his shirtfront, handing ...

These are grim times for New York political bosses. Former Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption trial ends on Monday. Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos’ corruption trial has just begun. Former ...

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William “Boss” Tweed rose from modest beginnings in New York City to become one of the most powerful political figures of the 19th century. As leader of Tammany Hall, he built a political machine that ...

By 1863, Tweed was the Tammany boss. As Tammany "sachem" and the city's Public Works commissioner, Tweed "had a finger in every pie," writes Ackerman, including the Brooklyn Bridge, which he claimed ...

My brother Pete must be spinning in his grave over this Eric Adams indictment. I remember as Pete’s health deteriorated from diabetes in his late 70s when he went grave shopping in “The Green-Wood.” ...

For the next few weeks, Classroom Extra takes a look at a few of New York’s most infamous characters – starting with one of the most corrupt politicians in history, William “Boss” Tweed. You’ve ...