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Made On Long Island | The real story behind the Galante hit — and the rise of John Gotti | Book, ebook available on Amazon

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Who really killed Carmine Galante?

Made on Long Island — the true story of how Long Island Little League teens selling illegal fireworks crossed paths with John Gotti and got involved in one of New York’s most infamous Mafia hits.

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@steveschirripa2 Looks like you had a great time - as you should do.

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The Huntington crew thought they could rip off Michael, Tommy and the fireworks guys.

Then Bubbles showed up.

Once people knew you were with him, Matt says, the chance of anybody bothering you was over.

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The Westies stabbed "Bubbles," one of the toughest members of the fireworks crew.

He survived.

Matt says once they realized who they'd failed to kill, they headed back to Ireland.

Another remarkable true story from Made on Long Island.

#TrueCrime #Mafia #Westies #Genovese

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Matt knew John Gotti before he became "The Teflon Don."

HBO's Gotti is one of the most authentic portrayals of Mafia life ever made for Matt.

Tonight's short explains why.

#JohnGotti #Gotti #Mafia #TrueCrime #MadeOnLongIsland

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@MichaelFranzese All Happiness to your family; beautiful video - you must all be so happy!

[Michael Franzese @MichaelFranzese]

I spent 20 years inside one of these organizations — now I’m ranking all of them. The cartels, the ’Ndrangheta, the Yakuza, the Triads, the Russians, the Irish, and yes, my own people. Four tiers: no rules no remorse, ruthless and relentless, dangerous with discipline, and business first, blood last. Where I put Cosa Nostra might surprise you.

Tell me where I got it wrong — and if I missed an organization, put it in the comments. I read them.

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from corruption to Galante to Gotti to the fireworks business - Nick and Matt have it covered - here's the link - https://t.co/4GFG4YC6oi

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John Gotti remembered Matt years later... because of 1 unforgettable moment.

In Matt's interview with Nick on Mob Tales, Matt tells the story of meeting Gotti through the fireworks business—and their unexpected reunion years later.

Full Mob Tales interview: link in the comments

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from corruption to Galante to Gotti to the fireworks business - Nick and Matt have it covered - here's the link - https://t.co/4GFG4YC6oi

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In Matt's second interview with Nick Christophers for Mob Tales, a great observation from a review is one of many many subjects discussed. Link in comments.

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Nick Christophers interviews Matt here - https://t.co/4GFG4YC6oi

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Nick Christophers asks Matt: Were Baldo and Cesare involved in the Galante hit?

It's one of the questions we're asked most often.

On the anniversary of Carmine Galante's assassination, Matt explains Link to full video is in the comments,

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What's every well planned hit need? An Ironclad Alibi.

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Did Casino get the Mafia skim right?

Matt says that's how it was explained to him and his friends by Family guys.

Many people with first-hand knowledge of the casino industry have praised Casino for its realism—and Matt agrees.

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Baldo & Cesare – The Final Chapter
In the final part of our Cosa Nostra Portraits series on Baldo & Cesare, Matt reflects on these two men who remained among the most memorable people he met during his time around the Long Island fireworks crew.

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🚨Tuesday, July 14th at 6PM ET🚨

Reporter Kathryn Canavan who covered the story and wrote the book, Killer in the House, on the Abt Family murders, will join us live to discuss the case, her reporting, research, the investigation, and her book on True Crime with the Sarge!

👉🏻 https://t.co/V3PIQXxduP

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On July 12 1979 my friends changed their lives and made history. I found out about it decades later, as two of my friends wanted to tell their stories before they passed away. The result is Made On Long Island which tells the story of how and why the Galante hit happened.

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In Part 3 of our Cosa Nostra Portraits series, Matt remembers Baldo and Cesare—not during famous Mafia events, but on nights out with the fireworks crew, where fights sometimes broke out.

Made On Long Island – available now on Amazon and Google Play Books.

#TrueCrime #Mafia

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Hollywood vs Reality Matt explains why, in his view, real Cosa Nostra operated very differently: permission, planning and discipline mattered—and breaking the rules could cost you your life.

#Goodfellas #BillyBatts #Mafia #CosaNostra #TrueCrime #MadeOnLongIsland

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Cosa Nostra Portraits - Baldo and Cesare Part 2 - The fireworks guys drank like fish - thirsty fish - Baldo couldn't believe it and thought they were joking..