[2] O'Brien worked as a newspaper journalist for the International News Service, and Albany Knickerbocker Press and Times-Union.

[1] In 1952 he was the successful Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives seat left vacant by the death of William T.

[1] He also helped create the Fire Island National Seashore, and strongly advocated cleanup of the Hudson River and protecting it as a scenic waterway.

[1] After leaving Congress O'Brien served as Chairman of the Albany County Planning Board and the Adirondack Study Commission.

[4] It is located at the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street, and contains facilities including a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).