Mafia Articles and News
SELFISHNESS: Selfishness is being concerned excessively or exclusively, for oneself or one’s own advantages, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others. -Wikipedia Mob Realtors In 2001, Ray Argentina, Louis “Louie Jet” Gampero, and others decided to enter the real estate business. There was no oddity in a group or team undertaking…...
Queen for the day is a written agreement between Federal prosecutors and individuals under criminal investigation or charged with a crime. Ultimately, entering such an agreement yields information given through a proffer session. Speaking to the government regarding their knowledge of crimes under immunity. In attendance, would be their attorney,…...
Religious Preference Whether one believes in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism all are preferential or cultural upbringings. Catholicism goes back to the Roman Empire for Italians and of course for the people of Sicily. This author heard of his baptism, remembered his communion and confirmation. My grandparents were churchgoers…...
To get an understanding of fashion you must look back in time. Dictated by styles and traditions, men’s clothing has evolved along the way. Nevertheless, trendy looks inspired by past generations that presently remain. Among those trendsetters were the gangsters of American Cosa Nostra. The Roaring Twenties brought change to…...
A series on Johnny Sideburns…Part 5 https://sitdownnews.com/nefarious-ways-of-johnny-sideburns-2/ Author’s Foreword The public has become familiar with wiseguys through movies, books, and the media. Naturally, one would assume they carry themselves with honor and loyalty. All things considered, I offer the mindset of a Lucchese family member, John “Johnny Sideburns” Cerella who…...
The indictment and arrest of Colombo family members back in October 2019 put Daniel Capaldo, a soldier in the family in a legal predicament. Subsequently, Daniel aka, “The wig” or “Shrek” had a change of heart regarding a not guilty plea he entered in response to the above-mentioned indictment. Danny,…...
A series on Johnny Sideburns…Part 4 https://sitdownnews.com/nefarious-ways-of-johnny-sideburns-3/ In April 2000 Lewis Kasman entered a business venture with Roger and Frank Basile. The trio opened Hudson & McCoy Fish House on Long Island’s nautical mile. To begin with, the opening of the restaurant was successful and profitable. However, with success comes…...
Recently, I discovered a New York Times article titled, The Mafia Reporter With a Police Escort (and the 200 Journalist Like Him) written by Gaia Pianigiani. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/world/europe/italy-journalists-mafia.html Ragazza Brillante Ms. Pianigiani was born and raised in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Eager to acquire knowledge, she attended three different universities…....
In early 2015 this author was called to a meeting in Howard Beach, Queens. The meeting location was at a diner on Crossbay Boulevard. Waiting at a table were Johnny Sideburns and Joe Cafe. Joseph “Joe Cafe” Desana is a Caporegime with the Lucchese family. Joe explained why he called…...
Years ago, Nicky “Little Nicky” Scarfo was Boss of the Philadelphia crime family. Replete with a crew of capable guys at his disposal, bodies were left like garbage all over Philadelphia as mob hits were a common occurrence. Salvatore “Wayne” Grande a Scarfo soldier, was responsible for some of those…...
