The Day "Jimmy Gap" Almost Bought It
I've been waiting for him to email me the thing for three goddamn days but I finally have it, am giving it a read and will post it later today.
Calandra made an appearance on National Geographic's documentary about the New York Mafia. He also made news last year when he visited his old stomping grounds and stepped into a Dunkin' Donuts on 18th Avenue. A couple inside recognized him and harassed him. The male, a local convicted hoodlum, shouted "rat" at him while the lady threw a cup of coffee in Calandra's face.
Lucky for Jimmy it was iced coffee. Not so lucky for the other guy, Jimmy can use his fists. A well placed crack to the jaw knocked the guy flat-on-his-ass unconscious.
The upcoming excerpt involves George Conte, formerly a Luchese capo who was supposedly knocked down to soldier. Conte got out of prison a few months ago. Back in the 1980s, Gregory "Georgie Goggles" Conte was heavily associated with Brooklyn Luchese chiefs Frank "Big Frank" Lastorino and Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.
All of them were on the street and active when our story occurs.... stay tuned....