The Democrat Family in New York

This Democrat charged their city 12.5 million to build a townhouse, which was 20 times what it actually cost. They then fled to Spain to avoid prison, but were recognized by locals and returned to the States. At one time, this Democrat was the third largest landowner in all of New York. That would now get you like three minutes in a public bathroom store. Get your phone booth if there was still a phone booth, right? Congress, can you give me another hint? I will say it was actually a former state senator that helps. There were some really legendary guys.