In the summer of 1994, Major Owens, one of the most respected members of New York's congressional delegation, was facing a rare primary challenge. Owens, who had been in office for more than a decade, had built a strong following by securing significant federal funding for public schools and historically black colleges.
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Eric Adams opens Luna Park in 2017. a katz / Shutterstock In the summer of 1994, Major Owens, one of the most respected members of New York's congressional delegation, was facing a rare primary challenge. Owens, who had been in office for more than a decade, had built a [...]