(Encyclopedia) Spillane, Mickey (Frank Morrison Spillane), 1918–2006, American mystery writer, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. After contributing stories to comic books and pulp magazines, Spillane wrote his first…
(Encyclopedia) Badillo, HermanBadillo, Hermanbädēˈyō [key], 1929–2014, U.S. politician, b. Caguas, Puerto Rico, grad. City College (now part of the City Univ. of New York), 1951, Brooklyn Law School…
(Encyclopedia) Podhoretz, NormanPodhoretz, Normanpŏdhôrˈəts [key], 1930–, American editor and essayist, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., studied Columbia (B.A., 1950), Cambridge. As editor in chief (1960–95) of…
(Encyclopedia) Wasserstein, Wendy, 1950–2006, American playwright, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. Wasserstein, who made a place on the American stage for contemporary women and their concerns, explored such…
TAYLOR, George, a Representative from New York; born in Wheeling, Va. (now West Virginia), October 19, 1820; completed preparatory studies; studied medicine and law; was admitted to the bar…
TAYLOR, George, a Representative from New York; born in Wheeling, Va. (now West Virginia), October 19, 1820; completed preparatory studies; studied medicine and law; was admitted to the bar and…
DOWNEY, Thomas Joseph, a Representative from New York; born in Ozone Park, Queens County, N.Y., January 28, 1949; graduated from West Islip High School, West Islip, N.Y., 1966; B.S., Cornell…
actor, comedianBorn: 4/3/1961Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Film actor and comedian best known for his roles in movies such as 48 Hours (1982) and Beverly Hills Cop (1984). Murphy started out on…
(Lewis Allen Reed)musician, guitarist, singer, song writerBorn: 3/ 2/1942Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Known for his toneless voice and street-smart lyrics, Lou Reed never aspired to conformity.…
TOWNS, Edolphus, a Representative from New York; born in Chadbourn, Columbus County, N.C., July 21, 1934; graduated from West Side High School, Chadbourn, N.C., 1952; B.S., North Carolina…
