The Irish Mob of Hell's Kitchen: From the Gophers to the Westies

640 8th Avenue,New York NY 10036

11 March, 2022

Description

Murder and mayhem in old (and not-so-old) New York. Come learn about the Irish gangs that controlled the West Side through the 1980's. For most people, the Irish Mob conjures up images of old James Cagney movies. Like this one here. But Irish organized crime was a going concern in New York City, at least until the vicious gang known as the Westies was broken up by law enforcement in the late 80’s. Although the onetime Irish enclave of Hell’s Kitchen has become an upscale foodie mecca, most of the places where the gangs lived, killed, and in some cases, dismembered their victims, are still standing. And we think that’s kinda cool. Join us for this bloody tour through the rich and lurid history of Manhattan’s West Side.