Mafia Articles and News
Pleasant Avenue- a six-block stretch in East Harlem that is one of the most famous gangland stretches in mob history. The new york times East Harlem, home to Italian immigrants since the late 19th century. At one time, the neighborhood had the largest Italian community in the country also known…...
Two-Faced: A person who comes to one group of people with one face and another group of people with a different face. One rule I make every effort to abide by is to never entertain negativity, particularly when it comes to social media and YouTube. Sadly, the world we live…...
Death is bad enough, the death of a child, unbearable. But the murder of a child? There’s nothing worse Anonymous On January 16, 2014, Giuseppe Iannicelli Jr. went desperately searching for his father but had no luck. After checking all the usual haunts, there was no sign of him. Little…...
The new biographical crime film, The Alto Knights directed by Barry Levinson, and written Nicholas Pileggi (Goodfellas, Casino), recounts the story of Bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. As their once close friendship almost turned deadly, when Genovese gave the order to kill Costello. The movie opens in theaters nationwide…...
Joey Gallo was a fearless and tenacious individual who walked to the beat of his own drum. If he believed someone undervalued him or those close to him, they would experience his wrath. For this reason, Gallo challenged the authority of bosses Joe Profaci and Joe Colombo. That bravado, as…...
Know your enemy, know his sword Miyamoto musashi In the town of San Luca, a ‘Ndrangheta stronghold, the air is heavy with déjà vu. An unsettling silence descends upon the locals following the disappearance of a boss’s son, and the discovery of a burned vehicle. Mothers are even keeping their…...
We shall, by and by, want a world of hemp more for our own consumption -John Adams ‘Ndrangheta As we gain more knowledge and insight into the ‘Ndrangheta, a clear image of proficiency emerges. Their operational methods are by far criminally brilliant. As seen by the organization’s ability at finding…...
You can convince yourself of just about anything when you want to believe a conspiracy theory -Brian Stelter The construction of New York’s Columbus Circle began in 1842, and opened to the public in 1905. At its center, sits a dedicated statue of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. The structure’s…...
One of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries is the Dominican Republic. The island’s accessibility to all of North America’s major ports is one of its main features. A fact not lost on international drug traffickers. The island, commonly referred to as D.R., also serves as a tactical hub for…...
Having a father who is a bad example can teach us two things: we can emulate his actions or learn how not to act. The choice we make can determine our course in life. -Anonymous On May 21, 1977, Ferdinando “Freddy” Gallina was born in Carini, a town close to…...
