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Bronx, the

(Encyclopedia) Bronx, the, borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx co. (2020 pop. 1,472,654), land area 42 sq mi (106 sq km), SE N.Y. The name…

John Joseph FITZGERALD, Congress, NY (1872-1952)

FITZGERALD John Joseph , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 10, 1872; attended the public schools, La Salle Military Academy (formerly Sacred Heart Academy), and was…

Giuliani, Rudolph William

(Encyclopedia) Giuliani, Rudolph WilliamGiuliani, Rudolph Williamj&oomacr;ˌlē-äˈnē [key], 1944–, American government official, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Manhattan College and studied law at…

Ethel Kennedy

Name at birth: Ethel SkakelEthel Kennedy is the widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and a longtime matriarch of the far-flung Kennedy family. She was named Ethel Skakel when she married Robert…

James Patterson

One of the best selling authors in the world, James Patterson is known for writing dozens of mystery thrillers, including the Alex Cross series of detective stories. He's also known for using some of…

Daniel Joseph RIORDAN, Congress, NY (1870-1923)

RIORDAN Daniel Joseph , a Representative from New York; born in New York City July 7, 1870; attended the public schools until 1886, when he entered Manhattan College, from which he graduated in…

Barbara Farrell VUCANOVICH, Congress, NV (1921)

VUCANOVICH Barbara Farrell , a Representative from Nevada; born Barbara Farrell in Camp Dix, New Jersey, June 22, 1921; attended Miss Quinn's School, Albany, N.Y.; graduated from Albany Academy…

Angelo Dominick RONCALLO, Congress, NY (1927)

RONCALLO Angelo Dominick , a Representative from New York; born in Port Chester, Westchester County, N.Y., May 28, 1927; attended the public schools, and Peekskill (N.Y.) Military Academy, 1943; B…

James Joseph WALSH, Congress, NY (1858-1909)

WALSH James Joseph , a Representative from New York; born in New York City May 22, 1858; attended the public schools and St. James' Parochial School; was graduated from Manhattan College in 1877 and…

John Joseph BOYLAN, Congress, NY (1878-1938)

BOYLAN John Joseph , a Representative from New York; born in New York City September 20, 1878; attended the public schools, Cathedral School, De La Salle Institute, and Manhattan College, all in…