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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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Robert Downey Jr.: His Films and Life

American actor Robert Downey Jr. is an extraordinary, charismatic, and eccentric personality. He got his start in films at just five years old and...

The story of Menachem Schneerson – the last Chabad Rebbe and the most influential Jew of the 20th century

Menachem Mendel Schneerson is known as the last Chabad Rebbe and the most influential Jew of the 20th century. He left an unforgettable trace...

Post Malone: A Modern Music Genius

Post Malone has long since cemented his status as a hitmaker and a modern music genius. And though he's not yet 30, life has...

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 Songs of Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald was a global jazz legend, one of the most beloved and influential singers of the 20th century. She started her musical journey...
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