THE APALACHIN SUMMIT

THE FIVE POINTS GANG: Considered the foundation of the American criminal organization known as Cosa Nostra, The Five Points Gang included some of those who would become the big names in the criminal organization such as Paul Kelly, Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Joe Torrio, Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel. It became one of the most prominent street gangs in US history and changed the way gangs operated in the US.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

9 Syys 20239min

The boss who inspired a character in 'The Great Gatsby' and was portrayed in the 'Boardwalk Empire' series. Who was Arnold Rothstein and what was his role in the History of the American Mafia? Listen to this new episode of the series to find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

5 Syys 202311min

In 1931, after the deaths of Masseria and Maranzano, Lucky Luciano became the boss of what would become his own crime family. Vito Genovese became his deputy and Costello became his advisers, an important function within the Mafia clan. Costello was a prominent figure in the criminal underworld, earning large sums of money by becoming the head of the gambling industry. In 1936 Lucky Luciano was arrested for exploiting and aiding and abetting prostitution and sentenced to serve a prison sentence of at least thirty years. At first he tried to run his mafia family directly from prison. He later promoted his deputy Vito Genovese to the role of boss. In 1937 Vito Genovese was suspected of a murder and therefore was forced to return to Italy and take refuge in Naples. At that point Luciano named Costello as the new boss of his crime family.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

11 Heinä 20239min

The turning point in the criminal career of Frank Costello but also of many criminals was dated January 17, 1920. This date coincides with the beginning of the period that will be remembered to this day as prohibition. With the introduction of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the production and sale, but not the consumption, of alcoholic beverages was prohibited.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

27 Kesä 202311min

If there was ever a mobster who looked like a politician it is surely Frank Costello. It is no coincidence that he was nicknamed the minister of the underworld. We can, without a doubt, state that Costello must be classified in a class apart among the many mobsters who gave birth to American organized crime. The peculiarity of Frank Costello is that his criminal power was not linked exclusively to the violence exercised but to his ability to earn illicit money with prohibition, slot machines and other gambling operations. He effectively controlled much of the gambling industry in New York, Florida, Louisiana and other states and the casinos in Las Vegas. He was very influential in the organization that determined New York politics in those years, namely Tammany Hall which collected the votes for the Democratic party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

25 Kesä 20238min

Michael Coppola aka "Trigger Mike" Trigger Mike was a prominent criminal of the New York Mafia, with a reputation as a sadistic and violent killer. Upon Joe Masseria's death in April 1931, he received control of many rackets in the Bronx and East Harlem. He took charge of the lucrative lottery racket that illegally invoiced about 1,000,000 dollars a year, and monopolized the fruit and vegetable market of artichokes and other vegetables previously controlled by Ciro Terranova, after the latter had retired.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

2 Kesä 20236min

His majesty the executioner was just one of his nick names. Who was one of the most ruthless and feared members of cosa nostra? listen all about it in Albert Anastasia , a podcast from the series The History of the American MafiaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

20 Touko 202323min

During the commission wanted by Lucky Luciano, VINCENT MANGANO was the representative of one of the five mafia families of New York, and he was from 1931 until 1951, as well as one of the co-founders of the Commission.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.

5 Touko 20237min