Explore the fascinating and often dark history of the mafia in New York City, particularly in Manhattan's Little Italy. This video delves into how the mafia rose to power, from the early days of the Black Hand to the establishment of the Five Families, and how they dominated various industries, including garbage carting, trucking, and construction, literally helping to build New York City. It also uncovers the mafia's deep ties to corruption, its influence in politics, and surprising ventures like running gay bars, before tracing its eventual decline due to cultural shifts and increased societal acceptance of Italian-Americans.
via RocaNews
Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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