The History of Traditional Organized Crime in America

The History of Traditional Organized Crime in America

The Sahara Lounge

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Dec 17, 2025
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1201 Utica Ave. Brooklyn. New York

The Sahara Lounge and the1961 attempted hit on Larry Gallo, brother of Crazy Joe that inspired the garrote scene of Frank Pentangeli in Godfather 2.

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