Blair t. kenny (10 résultats)

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Brand new from author. 2021 Trade Paperback. 159 pp. In August and September of 1978, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations conducted hearings that were designed to delve into the world of organized crime, particularly the crime of 'arson for profit.' The hearings were labeled the 'Arson-for-Hire Hearings.' They took place over a two month period and consisted of four days of testimony. The hearings were transcribed into 487 pages of testimony concerning arson in the United States. The testimony of Angelo Monachino, Rochester Mafia Soldier, took up approximately 27 of those pages from page 36 to page 62 of the document. Rochester Mob informant Angelo Monachino was just one of many witnesses subpoenaed to testify before the committee. His testimony before the United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is Part One of this book. Angelo Monachino described in great detail the 'arson operation' of the Rochester Mafia. He also gave a first hand account of the 'Jimmy the Hammer' Massaro murder in 1973, which he participated in. On May 2, 1980, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations continued to conduct hearings into organized crime and produced a similar size document. Organized crime in Rochester, N.Y. was portrayed in that document, in detail, from approximately pages 340 to 370. All of those pages are recreated here in their entirety, unedited, except for the addition of accompanying photos and explanations of people mentioned in the testimony.…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Brand new direct from author. 2022 Trade Paperback. 213 pp. Black-and-white photographs and facsimiles of documents and news articles throughout. "Life Affiliation with the Mafia is the true story of the Rochester Mafia's dominance of Teamsters Local 398 in Rochester, N.Y. over a 40 year period. From 1957-1997 there were at least 25 'Made' Mafia members or close associates working in the Local in one capacity or another. The mob's control over the union resulted in extortion, shakedowns, unfair elections, and the mob's family and friends being rewarded with good paying union jobs, steward positions, and union officer jobs. Several officers and members of Local 398 were removed from office for being Mafia members or associates. But despite continuous investigations into the connections between organized labor and organized crime by The New York State Crime Commission, the FBI, several grand juries and other agencies, it would take four decades before the ties between organized crime and organized labor were finally severed in Rochester. On March 4, 1986, police conducted both audio and video surveillance of Angelo Amico's suspected gambling parlor located at 273 Central Ave. in Rochester, N.Y. Angelo Amico was the 'Acting Boss' of the Rochester Mafia. The recorded conversation from 9:19 P.M. to 9:26 P.M. was between Angelo Amico and Angelo Misuraca, Vice-President of Teamsters Local 398. During the conversation, Amico clearly gave instructions to Misuraca about how to conduct union business. 'No one gets moved without checking with me first. …

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Brand new from author. 2020 Trade Paperback. 208 pp. The author of Rochester Mob Wars and The Black Hand Society of Rochester has released a new collaborative work with Frank A. Aloi, author of The Hammer Conspiracies, telling the story of Thomas Taylor's involvement in mob activities in Rochester, New York. Kenny is a third generation Teamster from Local #118. Black-and-white photographs and facsimiles of original documents throughout. ". offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Rochester Mafia as seen through the eyes of Thomas Taylor; friend, driver, and bodyguard for Rochester Mafia Underboss Sammy 'G' Gingello. Taylor, a former A-Team member, gives a first hand account of fighting on both the A-Team and the C-Team, the third faction in Rochester's Mafia Alphabet Wars. It is a story of bombings, shootings, treachery and murder highlighting an intense struggle for power. At stake was control of Rochester, N.Y.'s organized Crime Family and all its rackets.…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Third Edition. Third edition, with new photographic cover design. 2017 Trade Paperback. 208 pp. A history of the mob's influence and activities in Rochester, New York, by a third generation Teamster from Local #118, with a chapter on The Hammer Conspiracy, which will evoke for those familiar with the subject the title of Frank Aloi's earlier work on the same topic. Black-and-white photographs and facsimiles of original documents throughout.…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Second Edition. Second edition (following the first edition of only 10 copies). Brand new from author. 2024 Trade Paperback. 303 pp. Black-and-white photographs and facsimiles of documents and news articles throughout. "Who's Who in the Rochester Mafia is a compilation of short biographies of more than 140 persons who have had interactions with members of Rochester, N.Y.'s Crime Family from 1900 to the year 2000. The profiles are a mixture of known Mafia members, suspected Mafia members, associates, bookies, gamblers, and victims of organized crime. Most of the known Rochester Mafia members have been included. The author is a third generation retired Teamster who has researched the Rochester Mafia for more than ten years reading Senate Hearings, trial manuscripts, courtroom testimony, and thousands of newspaper articles. Kenny's books are the result of his effort to document the history of organized crime in Rochester, N.Y.…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Second Edition. Brand new from author. 2021 Trade Paperback. 238 pp. "In the early 1970's Salvatore "Sammy G" Gingello was a rising star in the Rochester underworld, rapidly ascending through the ranks and quickly achieving the title of 'Underboss' of the Rochester Mafia. He was a flashy dresser, very generous, extremely well liked, and poised to become the next 'Boss' of Rochester. But tragically everything changed forever on April 23, 1978 when 'Sammy G' was murdered by car bomb during the height of The Rochester Mob Wars. Sam's daughter, Gina Gingello was just 14 years old when she lost her father. Today, more than 40 years later, Gina still struggles with the circumstances surrounding her father's death, as well as the emotional turmoil caused by losing him at such a young age. 'Sammy G' The Untold Story of My Father is a "Love Story" from Gina to her father as Gina shares her personal collection of photos, letters, and memories of her father. It is also a tribute to Salvatore Gingello by the people who loved him the most and were proud to have called him father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. Brand new from author. 2019 Trade Paperback. 342 pp. A history of the Rochester organized crime ring known as The Black Hand Society, a precursor of the Mafia involved in bootlegging during Prohibition, featuring detailed information about the Amico and Piccareto families, and other members of the organization. Black-and-white photographs and facsimiles of newspaper articles throughout.…

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Etat : good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. Quite the history of the Rochester NY Mobs. Covers have some wear and a stain on lower half of front cover. Small stain on lower edge of title page. A little staining on page block edges. Very good inside. See photos for further details, description.