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The Last Phone Booth on the Left in Brooklyn - Couverture souple

Quest, J.

 
9781662923593: The Last Phone Booth on the Left in Brooklyn
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1662923597 ISBN 13 : 9781662923593
Editeur : Gatekeeper Press, 2022

Synopsis

Organized crime retained its hold on the New York boroughs through neighborhood loyalty. As the residents struggled economically due to increasing gentrification, the mob was seen as more of a potential savior than the corrupt politicians.

The one-two punch of gentrification and displacement was felt most keenly in the South Brooklyn neighborhoods of Gravesend and Benconhurst. In spite of the influx of "Yuppies" and "Hipsters" robbing the area of its classic charm, the Italian Mafia fought to retain its presentence and control. Organized crime was struggling due to relentless pursuit by law-enforcement pursuing RICO cases. Yet, they maintained a presence, even if it was diminished in comparison to their legacy.

Italian-American Teresa Cussimano and her nephew Anthony become involved with the mob when they desperately need help. But neither Teresa or the mob knew there was an informant working with the F.B.I. to build a RICO case. When mob members are finally arrested for Racketeering, Teresa feels an obligation to those who helped in her time of need. She becomes involved in the trial, on the side of the most unlikely of allies.

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À propos de l'auteur

The author grew up in Long Island's Nassau County, just over the Queens border. He developed a familiarity with the classic boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens through visiting relatives and moving around the area. While employed driving a yellow medallion taxi, he travelled throughout Manhattan and all the boroughs, witnessing the city's unique multicultural character. However, gentrification and displacement of the original neighborhood residents has eroded the city's original character rendering many areas unrecognizable, especially in Manhattan. This long-term exposure to the area, and interaction with its residents led the author to conclude that no matter where you come from, we all have more in common than our differences.

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Éditeur
Gatekeeper Press
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1662923597
ISBN 13 
9781662923593
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
430
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