Fred Siegel
Fred Siegel was an American historian and conservative writer who served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and professor at Cooper Union.
He contributed to major publications including The New York Post, The New Republic, and The Atlantic Monthly.
Siegel advised political candidates including former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani.
His notable works include "The Prince of the City" and "The Future Once Happened Here," both focusing on urban policy and politics.
He was the father of writer Harry Siegel and died in Brooklyn on May 7, 2023, at age 78.
