What political organization that played a major role in controlling New York City and New York State politics was Patrick McLaughlin a part of?
Patrick McLaughlin (criminal) Patrick "Paudeen" McLaughlin (1822 – March 20, 1858) was a New York criminal and a "slugger" for Tammany Hall during the middle of the 19th century. McLaughlin, whose nose had previously been chewed off during a brawl in the Five Points with the Alderman of the First Ward, was widely regarded in the underworld for his skill with a blugeon and slung-shot.
Steven McLaughlin Steven Francis "Steve" McLaughlin (born October 4, 1963) is an American banker and politician. He is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly representing the 107th Assembly District, which includes parts of Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer counties in the Capital Region.