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Mob Bosses in Brooklyn

There’s always been a lot of interest in the Cossa Nostra, and it has an uncomfortably large number of fanatics who know every detail.  There are scores of films, documentaries, and books about the mafia in the U.S., and in other countries as well.  But it’s got a peculiarly local flavor.  A lot like linguini with clam sauce to be specific, but made by an Italian-American chef in a New York kitchen.  People visiting New York City are always impressed by the sheer number of famous people who have lived, and died, in the city.  In some of the old neighborhoods, you can find stories about mob bosses, people like Joe Masseria, who is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Brooklyn.

There are many different ways to get close to this history, and there are also many reasons not to get too close.  But for fans of Scorcese films, it’s possible to visit some of these famous places.  Of course, if you’re staying in New York, business hotels are a great way to go.  They cater to the traveler with more immediate needs than others, and specialize in offering the same splendid hospitality you’ll find elsewhere, but with more amenities to help you get your work done.  Writers looking to research a new article or book will find excellent services here, and will lose none of the charm and sophistication of other hotels.

Brooklyn is within easy reach of any of these establishments, and is in fact one of the easiest boroughs to get to from Manhattan.  There is a spectacular history here, and it’s not surprising that it’s been one of the best hot spots for the new generation of artists moving the New York to begin a career.  It also has some old neighborhoods, where there might even be residents who remember something about the Masseria family.  However, it’s always a good thing to keep a good head on your shoulders.  In the cemetery where Joe was buried, there are also rival gangsters buried here, and it’s best to keep any unkind words between families and just politely observe.  If you know what’s good for you.