James J. Coogan
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James Jay Coogan was the Borough president
Borough president
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 of Manhattan
Manhattan
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, New York
New York
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 from 1899 to 1901. He was a graduate of New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
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 and a successful merchant and real estate owner.

In 1888, Coogan ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of New York City
Mayor of New York City
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 on the Urban Labor Party ticket.

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