Daniel Patrick O'Connell (died 1977) was the leader of the United States Democratic Party political machine in Albany County, New York from about 1919 until his death. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... A political machine is an unofficial system of political organization based on patronage, the spoils system, and behind-the-scenes control within the structure of a representative democracy. ... Location in the state of New York Formed November 1, 1683 Seat Albany Area  - Total  - Water 1,381 km² (533 mi²) 25 km² (10 mi²) 1. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

O'Connell was born in Albany, New York, and dropped out of school in the fifth grade, finding work as a bricklayer. In 1919, he was elected County Assessor, and a few years later quit to become the chairman of the County Democratic Committee. During the fifty years to come, he would remain behind the scenes, yet had undeniable power in the political life of Albany, determining patronage and essentially ruling the city. Motto: Nickname: Map Location in Albany County, New York Political Statistics Founded 1614 Sister Cities {{{sister cities}}} Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 56. ...

Sources

• Faber, Lo. "A Brief Look at Albany: Politics". Accessed July 24, 2005.