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About the Mayor

About the Mayor

Dutch settlers — founders of Broekelen

Borys Liakhu -
Surprisingly, the city of Brooklyn does not have a specific founder. Among the founders of the city is the Dutch community. This raises the...
About the Mayor

Consolidation of Brooklyn into Greater New York — a step forward or a fatal mistake

Borys Liakhu -
The history of Brooklyn began in 1636, when Kings County was founded. In the 19th century, Brooklyn transformed from a tiny agricultural backwater into...
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The Brooklynese who saved New York

Borys Liakhu -
Hugh L. Carey was serving his seventh term in the United States House of Representatives when he was elected governor. His ability to build...
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Is the local government of Brooklyn open to dialogue with the community?

Borys Liakhu -
The local authorities of any democratic city or district of a democratic city prefer to be open to residents. Therefore, various innovations are being...
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The Brooklyn corruption scandal that changed the mayor of New York

Borys Liakhu -
In 1945, New Yorkers elected William O'Dwyer as their mayor. He immigrated to the United States from the tiny town of Bohol in Ireland....
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One of Brooklyn’s Most Popular Mayors Who Could Have Been President

Charlotte Wilson -
Growing up watching local politics and law in action, it was no surprise that young Henry Cruse Murphy graduated from Columbia College and pursued...
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James B. Howell: The Brooklyn Mayor Who Became a Trustee of the Brooklyn Bridge

Amelia Brown -
James B. Howell was a newspaper editor, a lawyer by trade, and a politician. While he held several important roles, he is best remembered...
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Jeremiah Johnson: The Brigadier General Who Became Brooklyn’s Third Mayor

Oliver Smith -
Jeremiah Johnson was a Brooklyn farmer, politician, and writer. He also held the military rank of general, serving in the War of 1812. His...
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Samuel Booth: The English-Born Republican Mayor of Brooklyn

Harry Taylor -
The Brooklyn Republicans placed Samuel Booth's name at the top of their party ticket, signifying his nomination for the mayoral race. The Time newspaper...
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The Brooklyn Mayor Who Braved a Cholera Epidemic to Help the Sick

Charlotte Wilson -
The village of Breukelen was founded by the Dutch in 1646. Over the next few centuries, this small riverside settlement grew into the fourth-largest...
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