Joseph F. Periconi
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Joseph F. Periconi was a former New York State Senator from the Bronx and Bronx Borough President. Periconi was the last Republican elected Bronx Borough President.
Periconi, who was also endorsed by the New York State Liberal Party, was elected Bronx Borough President in 1961. He was narrowly defeated in 1965 by Herman Badillo
, who was then a Democrat.
In 1970, Periconi was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress.
Periconi died on February 16, 1994 in the Bronx.
Periconi, who was also endorsed by the New York State Liberal Party, was elected Bronx Borough President in 1961. He was narrowly defeated in 1965 by Herman Badillo
Herman Badillo
Herman Badillo is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City. He was the first Puerto Rican to be elected to these posts and be a mayoral candidate in the continental United States.-Early years:Badillo was...
, who was then a Democrat.
In 1970, Periconi was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress.
Periconi died on February 16, 1994 in the Bronx.