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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...

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The Life and Career of Sigourney Weaver

American actress Sigourney Weaver earned her title as the "queen of sci-fi" by portraying strong heroines capable of defeating any extraterrestrial monster. Yet, she's...

Alicia Keys: The Soul Princess

American singer Alicia Keys is known worldwide as the "Princess of Soul." Her career has spanned over two decades, during which she has become...

New York Comic Con: How did it all start?

Every summer, the internet is flooded with photos of attractive girls dressed in costumes, as well as thousands of hilarious images titled "types of...

Winner of 4 Academy Awards: the success story of New York filmmaker Woody Allen

American cinema is constantly replenished with many films, but only a few become eternal classics. Woody Allen is the director of the most popular...

The Story of the New York Mobster, Dutch Schultz

Dutch Schultz is one of the most famous mobsters of the early 20th century. Schultz confidently carved his way into the criminal world at...
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