Anthony “Hootie” Russo: Money, Ozone Park & the Gambino Mafia (Part 1)
Anthony “Hootie” Russo begins this three-part series with firsthand stories about Ozone Park, the Gambino Mafia, making money in the streets and the lifestyle surrounding a New York organized-crime crew.
Hootie explains why his crew stayed focused on street rackets instead of construction and other traditional Mafia businesses, and describes what life looked like when money, restaurants, clubs, casinos and travel were part of the everyday routine. He recalls spontaneous trips from Atlantic City to Las Vegas, partying in casino suites, the New York and Vegas nightlife scene, and the…
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