New York City

A crowded 1899 New York hearing room during the Mazet Committee investigation into Tammany Hall corruption.
A black and white photo of voters in 1930s attire lining up outside a New York City building during the 1936 charter referendum.
A sepia-toned photograph of a crowded 1894 legislative hearing room with men in Victorian attire.
A city official reviews a street vendor cart in an orderly New York City neighborhood.
A clean and orderly storefront in Brooklyn with a city permit displayed in the window.
A clean and organized commercial street in Brooklyn featuring a modern food cart and a small storefront.
The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building stands tall against a clear blue sky in New York City.