When we think of the Mafia, we often think of cities like New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. However, Cleveland also had a significant presence and an interesting origin story of the Cosa Nostra Mafia. In […]
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Authorities Described Michael Franzese As A Young Rich And Dangerous Mafia Boss
Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Born: 27 May 1951 (age 71 years), Brooklyn, New York, United States Spouse: Camille Garcia (m. 1985) […]
The rise of Thomas Eboli – Genovese Crime Family – Documentary Series
Thomas “Tommy Ryan” Eboli was a New York City mobster who eventually became the acting boss of the Genovese crime family. source
How Prohibition Created the Mafia | History
Starting in January 1920, the United States became a dry country. Prohibition banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol in an attempt to civilize unruly Americans (and some other reasons). The experiment had many unintended […]