The Dark Side of New York: Mob Hits and Murders

🔍Albert Anastasia, the former head of Murder Inc, was brutally murdered in a barbershop located at 870 7th Avenue.

🃏Herman 'Beanzee' Rosenthal, a notorious gambler, was shot dead in front of Hotel Casablanca (previously Hotel Metropole) on West 43rd Street.

💰Arnold Rothstein, the mastermind behind fixing the 1919 World Series, was gunned down at the Park Central Hotel on 7th Avenue.

🕵️‍♂️Joe Colombo, the head of the Colombo crime family, was assassinated during an Italian Unity Day rally at Columbus Circle.

💔Herman 'Beansie' Rosenthal, who turned informant against corrupt police officer Charlie Becker, was murdered outside the Hotel Metropole on West 43rd Street.

Who killed Albert Anastasia?

—The murder of Albert Anastasia in the barbershop at 870 7th Avenue was attributed to rival mobsters, possibly orchestrated by Joe Gallo.

What was the motive behind the murder of Herman Rosenthal?

—Herman Rosenthal was killed for turning informant against corrupt police officer Charlie Becker and exposing his ties to the mob.

What was Arnold Rothstein's role in the 1919 World Series?

—Arnold Rothstein was known for fixing the 1919 World Series, where he orchestrated the scheme to ensure certain teams would lose, resulting in large gambling profits.

Who was Joe Colombo and how did he die?

—Joe Colombo was the head of the Colombo crime family and an advocate for Italian-American civil rights. He was assassinated during an Italian Unity Day rally at Columbus Circle.

Why was Herman Rosenthal murdered outside the Hotel Metropole?

—Herman 'Beansie' Rosenthal was killed for betraying corrupt police officer Charlie Becker by exposing his collaboration with the criminal underworld.

00:02Introduction to the dark side of New York City and the focus on lesser-known mob crimes and murders.

02:24Exploration of the assassination of Albert Anastasia at the barbershop on 7th Avenue.

05:37Discussion of the murder of Herman 'Beanzee' Rosenthal at Hotel Casablanca (previously Hotel Metropole).

08:22Examination of the mob hit on Arnold Rothstein at the Park Central Hotel on 7th Avenue.

01:57Overview of the assassination of Joe Colombo during an Italian Unity Day rally at Columbus Circle.

08:48Explanation of Herman Rosenthal's murder for turning informant against corrupt police officer Charlie Becker.