An American municipal leader and mayor of New York City, Fiorello Henry La Guardia (1882-1947) was one of the most important and dynamic political reformers during the 1930s. Fiorello La Guardia was born in New York City on Dec. 11, 1882, of Italian...

Born December 11, 1882 New York, New York Died September 20, 1947 Bronx, New York New York City mayor, national director of Civilian...

LaGuardia redirects here. For the airport, see LaGuardia Airport. Fiorello Henry LaGuardia (born Fiorello Enrico LaGuardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) (often spelled La Guardia [la 'gwardja]) was Mayor of New York for three terms...

Fiorello H. La Guardia and the Making of Modern New York ONCE THERE WAS a mayor of New York City with a gift for showmanship. Many of his actions had more image than substance. He was often absent for long periods from...

(SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER; 708 SEATS; $35) NEW YORK A SI Bank & Trust Foundation presentation of a musical in two acts, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Jerome Weidman. George Abbott Directed and choreographed by Dan...

Political Consultant Joe Mercurio emailed around a bit of research on past blowouts in Mayoral elections. Turns out John Purroy Mitchell is the man to beat, if you forgive him for running before women got the vote. Mercurio writes: For Mayor Mike Bloomberg to set...