Crime History

Tasting the Underworld: A 2025 Look at the NYPD-Led NYC Mafia and Food Tour

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Tasting the Underworld: A 2025 Look at the NYPD-Led NYC Mafia and Food Tour So, you are thinking about a different kind of New York City experience, right? It’s pretty easy to just see the big attractions, but this city has some really deep stories. Basically, I was on the hunt for something with a bit more grit, you know, something that tells a real tale. That’s actually how I found this ‘New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour’. The thing that really grabbed me is that it’s apparently led by retired NYPD guides. Honestly, I thought that was …

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Miami Cocaine Capital Tour 2025 Review: A Trip to the 80s

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Miami Cocaine Capital Tour 2025 Review: A Trip to the 80s So, you think you know Miami? You’ve got your mental images of sun-drenched beaches, you know, stylish Art Deco buildings, and a general air of cool relaxation. To be honest, I thought I did too. My perception was sort of shaped by postcards and modern-day travel shows. Yet, there’s this other version of the city, a shadow self from a few decades ago, that still sort of lingers in popular culture. I’m talking about the Miami of the 1980s, a place that earned a reputation so big and so …

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