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The Apalachin Meeting introduced the American Mafia to the public.

André Sedlak, Esq.

The Apalachin Meeting introduced the American Mafia to the public. November 14, 1957:  At the home of mobster Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara in Binghamton NY, law enforcement raids what is now known as "The Apalachin Meeting" and arrest 55 alleged organized crime bosses. It is alleged that the meeting took place to discuss the division and … [Read more...]

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Arnold Rothstein is murdered after the most famous poker game of all time.

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Arnold Rothstein is murdered after the most famous poker game of all time. November 4, 1928:  At the Park Central Hotel in NYC, Arnold Rothstein is shot by a hit-man for refusing to pay $475,000.00 in markers lost in a three day poker game. The gambler George "Hump" McManus was responsible for collecting all debts at the game and was soon arrested for … [Read more...]

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