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Murder at the Nuovoa Villa Tammaro Restaurant: The Hit on “Joe the Boss” Masseria

So here’s how it went down, see? April 15, 1931, a sunny afternoon in Coney Island. Giuseppe “Joe the Boss” Masseria, big shot from Sicily, walks into his favorite joint, Nuova Villa Tammaro, for some cards and seafood. This guy started climbing the mob ladder soon as he hit New York in 1902. By the

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The Bloody Demise of Carmine Galante: The Cigar’s Last Meal at Joe and Mary’s

So, you wanna hear about Carmine Galante, huh? Lemme tell ya, this guy was somethin’ else. Born on February 21, 1910, in the rough streets of East Harlem, he climbed the Mafia ladder like a champ, earnin’ the nickname “The Cigar” ’cause he always had one hangin’ from his mouth. From a young age, he

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From Brothels to Bullets: The Life and Death of Big Jim Colosimo at Colosimo’s Cafe

Ah, let me tell ya ’bout Big Jim Colosimo, the kingpin of Chicago’s underworld, born Vincenzo Colosimo on February 16, 1878, in Calabria, Italy. This guy, known as “Diamond Jim” for his flashy style and diamond-studded attire, started his American dream with small-time crimes, workin’ his way up to runnin’ nearly 200 brothels, rakin’ in

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The Bloody Birthday Bash: How Crazy Joe Gallo Met His End at Umberto’s Clam House

Crazy Joe Gallo was one of the wildest cats to ever roam these streets. Born on April 7, 1929, Joe was as unpredictable as they come, hence the name “Crazy Joe.” Diagnosed with schizophrenia, he didn’t let that slow him down. Instead, he carved out a name for himself as an enforcer in the Profaci

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Dinner with the Mob: The Story of Machus Red Fox, Jimmy Hoffa, and the Night He Never Came Home

The Machus Red Fox, ya see, was this joint on Telegraph Road up in Bloomfield Hills, just north of Detroit. It got real famous when Jimmy Hoffa, the big union boss, vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975. Harris O. Machus opened the place in ’65. It wasn’t just any spot; it was the

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FERRARA BAKERY

195 Grand Street / Between Mulberry & Mott Street / 212-226-6150 NYC’s Famous Italian Bakery Since 1892 This authentic Italian bakery has been here since 1892; talk about tradition!  With over 200 Italian specialties, you ain’t gonna walk away hungry or unhappy with the mouth-watering treats.  You might be unhappy about them calories you just

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