Rufus Elefante

Rufus Pasquale "Rufie" Elefante (1903–1994) was an American political boss from Utica, New York.[1][2]He was in control of the Democratic political organisation, that managed Utica's inner workings. During his reign from the 1930's up until the 1950's, Utica was known as "Sin City", because of Elefante's corruption and his suspected involvement in organized crime. [3]

Originally, a devoted Republican, who worked as a trucker, he rose to power during the late 1920's and garnered the political support of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who helped him climb up the political ladder and eventually become the most powerful figure in Oneida County.[4]

References
  1. Kobryn, Nancy (1995). Guts and glory, tragedy and triumph : the Rufus P. Elefante story. Mid-York Library System: Steffen Pub. p. 61. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  2. Herbers, John (1989-03-26). "THE REGION; Tales From Elsewhere: Entering the New Era Of Municipal Rule". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  3. "Annette apologizes for calling Utica " Sin City of the East "". Lakeland Ledger. October 27, 1983.
  4. Cardanelli, Malio J. (August 29, 2010). ""Guest view: There's no denying that 'Rufie' left his mark on Utica"". Cardarelli, Malio J. (August 29, 2010). "Guest view: There's no denying that 'Rufie' left his mark on Utica". Observer-Dispatch. GateHouse Media. Retrieved April 24, 2015. Missing or empty |url= (help)


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