Sammy the Bull Nods to CARMINE AND THE 13TH AVENUE BOYS on Popular Video Series! Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, a figure synonymous with New York's infamous gangster era, recently gave a shoutout to CARMINE AND THE 13TH AVENUE BOYS on his popular podcast series. Authors Craig McGuire and Carmine Imbriale have skillfully crafted a narrative that resonates with fans of this gritty genre, and Gravano's mention is a testament to its authenticity … [Read more...]
Watch a Riveting Interview with Carmine Imbriale and Author Craig McGuire on “A Lifetime Of Mafia Tales” Podcast
From childhood mischief to rubbing shoulders with notorious figures, Carmine Imbriale's life experiences are a mix of daring heists, tense rivalries, and unexpected alliances. In this captivating interview, Carmine and interviewer Adrien Martinez peel back the layers of secrecy surrounding his life. WATCH THE INTERVIEW … [Read more...]
“Carmine and the 13th Avenue Boys” Named Finalist in the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards!
CARMINE AND THE 13TH AVENUE BOYS by Craig McGuire and Carmine Imbriale has been named a Finalist in the Memoirs category at the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards! This international awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of indie authors and independent publishers. Having competed against a pool of exceptional books, being acknowledged as a Finalist is a remarkable accomplishment. We congratulate the authors … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Slice of South Brooklyn—”Playing the Numbers”—By Author Craig McGuire
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Carmine Imbriale, the subject of my latest book, "Carmine & the 13th Avenue Boys: Surviving the Bloody South Brooklyn Colombo Mob." So one of the things I enjoyed most while writing this book was revisiting that time and place, but with a deeper dive into the dark side of Brooklyn in the 1980s. While Carmine was hustling down on 13th Avenue, I was growing up on the corner of 77th Street and 16th Avenue … [Read more...]
