Forget Al Capone. He ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul RIcca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned … Continue reading
Al Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History. Unlike many organized crime leaders, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. hosting soup kitchens for … Continue reading
Joe Petrosino was a hero. In fact, he was a hero in two countries. And he was a martyr. His story is one of the fascinating historical anecdotes I love sharing with my public-speaking audiences. He fearlessly fought the organized … Continue reading
9/11 Survivor Tree – Silent Witness To History In October 2013, my then 11-year-old daughter, E.J., and I took our annual autumn trip to New York City. She was born in November 2001, just seven weeks after the terrorist attacks … Continue reading