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 ...

Evans handles lead vocals and guitar work. Cohorts The Boss Tweed are Hammond organist Matthew Vasquez and drummer Spud ...

This Queens park has gone from the mob to the mulch. Crocheron and John Golden Park was once a seedy hotspot for gangsters and escaped inmates who used to hang out at a long-closed bar at the site, ...

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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.” ...

William Marcy Tweed didn't invent graft, but he rigged elections and stole from the public on an unprecedented scale, gaining a stranglehold on New York City and amassing a vast personal fortune. By ...

It all stems from the New Jersey law student who woke up one early July morning to find herself locked inside Boss Tweed’s, located at 115 Essex Street near Rivington Street. Police had to cut the ...

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 ...