Question: What political organization that played a major role in controlling New York City and New York State politics was Patrick McLaughlin a part of?
Sentence (from "Patrick McLaughlin (criminal)"): McLaughlin, whose nose had previously been chewed off during a brawl in the Five Points with the Alderman of the First Ward, was widely regarded in the underworld for his skill with a blugeon and slung-shot.
Relevant evidence: No