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November 26, 2013
Beginning of the end of the Magaddino Crime Family
Today marks the forty-fifth anniversary of the beginning of the end of the Magaddino Crime Family. On November 26, 1968, state and federal law enforcement agents executed arrest and search warrants against regional crime boss Stefano Magaddino, his son Peter A. Magaddino and other individuals. The warrants were related to a crackdown on a lucrative sports gambling operation overseen by the Magaddinos. The arrests were merely a minor inconvenience for the “Arm,” as the Mafia of western New York was known. However, during the search of Peter Magaddino’s home, nearly $500,000 in cash was found in a secret closet in the master bedroom. That turned out to be a serious problem for the crime family leadership...
November 2, 2013
Giveaway concludes
The Goodreads giveaway drawing for one of five free copies of DiCarlo, Vol. I, is now over. Copies are on their way to the five winners. We were very pleased to note the number of people who participated in the drawing - 535 - and the number who added DiCarlo to the lists of books they'd like to read - more than 230.
Thanks to all who participated.
Thanks to all who participated.
November 1, 2013
Final day of giveaway
This is the final day to enter the Goodreads drawing for one of five free copies of DiCarlo: Buffalo's First Family of Crime, Vol. I.
Enter here
Enter here
October 17, 2013
Tona interview on Crime Beat
Michael A. Tona, coauthor of DiCarlo: Buffalo's First Family of Crime, will be interviewed tonight (Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013) at 8 (EDT) on the Crime Beat internet radio program.
Visit: http://www.artistfirst.com/crimebeat.htm
Visit: http://www.artistfirst.com/crimebeat.htm
October 9, 2013
Additional mob bios
To bring everyone up to date, since Sept. 24 we have added several organized crime biographies to our DiCarlo book website: Cassandro "Tony the Chief" Bonasera (1897-1972), Salvatore "Sam" Frangiamore (1905-1999), Antonino Magaddino (1897-1971), John "Peanuts" Tronolone (1910-1991).
Don't forget to enter the DiCarlo Vol. I giveaway here on Goodreads. There are no obligations or strings attached. Just click to enter and be sure Goodreads has your correct mailing address. Five winners will be chosen by Goodreads from all entries. Promotion ends Nov. 2.
Don't forget to enter the DiCarlo Vol. I giveaway here on Goodreads. There are no obligations or strings attached. Just click to enter and be sure Goodreads has your correct mailing address. Five winners will be chosen by Goodreads from all entries. Promotion ends Nov. 2.
October 7, 2013
Answering your questions
Mike and I will be answering your questions about the DiCarlo book and related subjects through a Goodreads discussion board. The board will be open until Oct. 20.
Click here to join.
Click here to join.
October 3, 2013
DiCarlo Vol. I giveaway
We're giving away five copies of DiCarlo: Buffalo's First Family of Crime, Volume I, through a Goodreads promotion. You can enter merely by clicking your mouse a couple of times and making sure Goodreads has your correct shipping address. (The program ends Nov. 2, 2013.)
The first mouse click should be on this link: Contest Link
Follow that up with a click on the "Enter to Win" button on the next screen.
There are no fees or obligations involved. However, we (and Goodreads) would appreciate it very much if winners took a few moments to post reviews of the book.
We've never used a giveaway promotion before. We're hoping that it helps get the word out about DiCarlo and also nets us a few positive reviews.
Best of luck!
The first mouse click should be on this link: Contest Link
Follow that up with a click on the "Enter to Win" button on the next screen.
There are no fees or obligations involved. However, we (and Goodreads) would appreciate it very much if winners took a few moments to post reviews of the book.
We've never used a giveaway promotion before. We're hoping that it helps get the word out about DiCarlo and also nets us a few positive reviews.
Best of luck!
September 24, 2013
Stefano Magaddino bio
We've added a brief biography of western NY Mafia boss Stefano Magaddino to the DiCarlo book website: http://buffalomob.blogspot.com/2013/0...
Hardcovers on Amazon, B&N
DiCarlo hardcovers are now being offered for sale by both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Both are offering discounts off the $46.95 list price. Though the numbers probably will fluctuate, Amazon's retail price is now $42.26 per volume and Barnesandnoble's is $41.83.
Of course, less expensive softcover and e-book formats remain available. Visit the DiCarlo book website's Purchase page to view popular purchase options: http://buffalomob.com/p-purchase.html
Of course, less expensive softcover and e-book formats remain available. Visit the DiCarlo book website's Purchase page to view popular purchase options: http://buffalomob.com/p-purchase.html
September 20, 2013
DiCarlo hardcovers
DiCarlo hardcovers are being offered for sale through Amazon. These are not yet Amazon stock but third-party offers with widely varying prices. Prices ranged from $46.95 (that's full list price) to $97.99 (that's crazy) per volume this morning.
We expect Amazon to have the hardcovers in stock soon and to offer a discounted price. If you're in a hurry for a hardcover copy, we suggest going to the printer at Lulu.com where it can be acquired for less than $40.
We expect Amazon to have the hardcovers in stock soon and to offer a discounted price. If you're in a hurry for a hardcover copy, we suggest going to the printer at Lulu.com where it can be acquired for less than $40.
