Crime Blogs

Ya see, this Life we’re livin’ in, it’s a real dirty game. It’s all about treachery, back-stabbin’, and bloodshed. But I gotta admit, it’s kinda mesmerizin’ watchin’ it all from the outside. So here’s the deal; every week, we’re gonna toss in a fresh article ‘about some notorious events, shine a light on some real interestin’ folks, and teach ya on things ya never even knew existed.  And ‘cause we’re talkin’ about “Crime & Cocktails” here, we ain’t forgettin’ the drinks, my friend. So grab a seat, raise your glass, and let’s dive into this twisted world together. Salut!

La Stella Restaurant

102-11 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills September 22, 1966 What’s the big f’in deal, huh? Families go out for a fancy dinner every damn night, and that’s...

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...

The Rise and Fall of Little Augie Pisano: Unveiling the Untold Chronicles of Organized Crime

The Rise and Fall of Little Augie Pisano: Unveiling the Unfold Chronicles of Organized Crime In the shadowy annals of organized crime during the mid-20th century, the...

ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE: MY AL CAPONE INSPIRATION – THANK YOU MR. DE NIRO

ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE: MY AL CAPONE INSPIRATION – THANK YOU, MR. DE NIRO He owns the telephone from Capone’s Miami Beach home – the one that supposedly...

ROSE MARIE: AT HOME WITH “UNCLE AL”

ROSE MARIE: AT HOME WITH “UNCLE AL” A CHILD SINGING STAR, ROSE MARIE MET THE CHICAGO CRIME BOSS AL CAPONE IN 1931 Even hardened gangsters have a soft spot for...

DEAN O’BANION, BUGS MORAN AND THE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE

DEAN O’BANION, BUGS MORAN AND THE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE   Movies have a peculiar way of inspiring people to do things they’ve never considered before...

THE ACTUAL TOMMY GUNS USED IN THE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE

THE ACTUAL TOMMY GUNS USED IN THE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRECOMMISSION TRIAL LIFTED THE LID ON THE NEW YORK MAFIA   Hours after the Massacre in the Clark Street...

ROSE MARIE, WHO PERFORMED AT THE FLAMINGO OPENING IN 1946, REMEMBERS IT WELL

ROSE MARIE, WHO PERFORMED AT THE FLAMINGO OPENING IN 1946, REMEMBERS IT WELL SINGER COMPLAINED TO BUGSY SIEGEL BEFORE KNOWING WHO HE RELALY WAS   Rose Marie’s trademark...

How ’bout a Pardon, Mr. President?

The power of the Presidential pardon is as allusive as the goose that laid the golden egg, but substantially more valuable.  The Constitution’s Article II grants the...