Thanks, but this has been discussed quite a few times.

Wonder where that kid is today. He certainly didn't get his book deal.

Just put Tanglewood into the search feature. I've posted about the inaccuracies in that article ad nauseam over the years.

Book deal? Now that's funny. They were nobodies with no familial connections to the life. Only geographical. Yet the fucking Goverment let Nick slide on killing at least one drug dealer. The guy was Black, he was a career criminal, and the Feds didn't give a shit, so it was never mentioned. But a lot of people knew about it. That's the fucking Government for you.

\besides some of the inaccuracies PB mentioned a good article about this outta control group of wanna be hoodlums, who were often out of the element when around real gangsters weather wise guys or other gangsters

I just posted about Hippys recent release in the other thread. I've always wondered why he got his button with the Genovese when his father in law was Jerry. Anyway, hopefully he learned his lesson and stays home this time.

As far as I know Hippy's still in a halfway house. He's "working" at the funeral home on Westchester under the el. Don't matter. He's on the shit list in Pelham/New Rochelle for going off half cocked. Not that fucking Darin didn't deserve it. But you have to clear channels first. He'll be doing penance for awhile.

Jesus, still? Didn't he serve a ton of time?

Hence, why you don't go off half-cocked. Good guy, though. Fearless.

always wondered about the name "hippy".. always thought it was strange. anyone have any insight on that?
also this guy obviously wasn't afraid to do work seems like a pretty ruthless guy.. he was a relatively young guy and was under ralphie.. was he an earner? just always wondered how he got his button young with the westside..especially since he seemed a little out of control.. like shooting darin spur of the moment.. that's just something that seems like you don't do when youre with the westside, not without approval

I heard hes home, home not in a halfway house not that it matters, hes not in prison any more lol

That's why I said "last I heard." I also heard that they kept him local. Not sure if it's New York, though. But it's close enough for him to go to "work."

He is still only in his late 40s so yes he is relatively young and he was also very wild before he went away.

For example: he hated Enzo The Baker, who was also his brother-in-law, so much that it forced Jerry Mancuso (who was the father-in-law to both of them) to push for Enzo The Baker to get his button with the Bonannos because he was worried that Hippy would go after him and the Gambino books were closed at the time. Jerry took heat for this and was actually shelved for a short period of time until Wahoo went downtown and helped get his button back.

Yeah? Tell us more...

I don't trust any new accounts with "Bronx knowledge"... Obvious trolls targeting PB until they prove otherwise....

Everything so far that onthefly has said has been pretty spot on

Agree Vknicks.

That's why I said he "proved" himself by mentioning Jerry, Wahoo's lesser known brother. He got offended at my choice of words. But then I explained our troll problem here. Like the scumbag who wished my Father dead on Thanksgiving.

I read that article before.

Mazzarella, flawed though he undoubtedly is, is an intriguing person to listen to.

Wonder what he is up to now.

More crime. He and Nick both. They lied about Anthony, whose conviction was overturned as a result. And the Feds let Nick skate on a murder that no one knew or cared about. Darin was a violent nobody who fell in with a few people because he went to Roosevelt. He had no family in the life and no one to school him. Not only were people killed by these brothers. People were killed as a result of their actions.

That was so wrong. What can possess someone to say such a thing! That's just poor evil! I feel bad that you had to read that nonsense PB. Wishing only the best for your Dad, you and your famiy during this Holiday Season.

Thanks, Beans. But like I said, I knew he'd get bounced. We all know who it was anyway. He must be desperate because the Judge in his case just allowed DNA evidence that was initially thrown out. I won't post it. Because he calls his attorney every time his name is posted, and I don't want to give SC or Geoff any grief. But the minute he's convicted, it's public record. Then I'll post the history of the case everywhere.

PB, is it the guy who hacked your e-mail/account? The one you tried to help out a few times, but it didn't quite work out?

Yes. His trial was put off AGAIN because the DNA evidence was put back into evidence. This lowlife must have left sweat on the rope he tied that poor old lady up with. And they treat people who prey on the elderly almost as bad as they treat rapists and pedophiles in prison. He should should slowly start stretching his asshole now. Ping pong ball. Then a tennis ball. And ultimately a soft ball. Or Bubba will tear him a new one. Better safe than sorry.

slight correction sir, the dna was from the stocking he used to cover his face when they committed the planned home invasion robbery where that poor old lady ended up shot in the leg! either way, that's great news about it being allowed, as that seemed to be the main thing his lawyer had been focusing on over the last 8 years. his goose is now officially cooked!

this song seems appropriate for the next couple of months!

Thank you, Gentlemen. And as far as me being a "troll" and targeting PB, just know that I have no interest in Internet beef or cyber bullying. It is the activity of a trash pale and I'm sure that anyone who grew up around real street guys can attest.

I'm sorry, OTF.

I was drinking. My mistake.

As the great Winston Wolf once said, "let's not start sucking each others dicks quite yet".

You're a funny guy Moe!

pizza or onthefly who would you say was the craziest guy to come out of the bronx and who was the toughest guy

I know I am not from the Bronx and the toughest guy to come from my neck of the woods was the guy who drank his own piss to win a bet, but allow me throw in my two cents here.

It is subjective. Everyone will say the toughest guy is someone different.