This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Indignation during city hall hearing over Croker power
Mayor Van Wyck faces sharp questioning from Moss about control within New York politics. Testimony reveals clashes over Chief Devery and McCullagh, with Van Wyck defending independence and naming Robert A. Van Wyck as the influential figure. The session aims to uncover who governs the city administration and whether Croker influences appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss
Hoffman
Sexton
Devery
McCullagh
York
van Wyck
Mazet
New York Life Insurance
Senator Platt
City of
New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Croker
Greater New York