William Backhouse Astor, John Jacob Astor’s son, inherited the family empire and expanded its involvement in real estate.

Astor Park’s Residential A Block in the Arena District will offer 261 market rate and affordable multifamily units in its first phase of residential development.

The founding partner of the Loop law firm Romanucci & Blandin, Romanucci was co-counsel with civil rights attorney Ben Crump in obtaining a $27 million pre-trial settlement from the city of ...

After an ugly five-year fight that included allegations of extreme familial betrayal and elder abuse, the estate of Brooke Astor has been sorted out in a manner pleasing to both sides. The ongoing ...

(CNN)-- A jury in Manhattan found the son of Brooke Astor and one of his lawyers guilty Thursday of scheming to bilk millions of dollars from the late philanthropist's estate. The verdict ...

During his stay there, he learned the craft of making musical instruments from his brother George. In New York City, the Astor family acquired their fortune through real estate investments. Their ...