Anastasiia Shpakovych

More Articles

New York gangs, smuggling, drugs and gambling. The story of criminal businessman Arnold Rothstein

Arnold Rothstein, also known by his nickname "The Brain", was a very popular criminal businessman in 20th-century New York. He was involved in illegal drug trafficking, gambling, smuggling and other activities. Rothstein became famous in...

The story of the most famous gangster in New York, John Gotti

At the end of the 20th century, New York City was known for its gangsters and criminal families. One of the most notorious crime bosses not only in New York, but throughout America was John...

How has the Jewish community of NYC been shaped over the centuries?

The Jewish community (JC) of New York has a rich and complex history that spans several centuries. It all began with the emergence of a small enclave of Dutch Sephardic Jews in the 1600s. Since...

Discover

Trending

Kate McKinnon: The New York Comedian

All of Kate McKinnon’s shows, projects, and performances are destined to be incredibly funny, captivating, and heartfelt. While for audiences, her work is a...

Cornelius Vanderbilt: business tycoon who made his fortune on the railroad

The name of Cornelius Vanderbilt occupies a very important place in the history of American industry, as does the railroad he built. The story...

The story of the most famous gangster in New York, John Gotti

At the end of the 20th century, New York City was known for its gangsters and criminal families. One of the most notorious crime...

History of the annual Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival is a grand annual New York City event dedicated to film, music and culture. The event was launched at the...

The World’s First Dollar Billionaire: The Story of John Rockefeller from New York State

The name of John Rockefeller is known all over the world. Purposefulness, diligence and financial literacy helped him enter history and become famous as...
..