The FBI arrested notorious Top Ten fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger in California this week after nearly 16 years on the run. Bulger, the gangster who was indicted in connection with 19 murders from his many years running the Winter Hill Gang, is still a legendary figure around South Boston—some were terrified of his violent temper, while others considered him a Southie Robin Hood. Below, watch a video of South Bostonians considering an end of an era: "He was a mobster, but so what? Everybody's got an occupation."
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Video: South Boston's Hilarious Reactions To Whitey Bulger's Arrest
Notorious Gangster Whitey Bulger Arrested After 16 Years On The Lam
After nearly 16 years on the lam, the FBI arrested legendary Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger in California yesterday. Bulger, 81, was indicted in connection with 19 murders from when he ran the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, and had been on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list for years. And the FBI captured him through Dr. Oz!
NYPD Finds Huge Cache Of Weapons, Ammo In Bronx Apt.
The NYPD's Gang Unit was checking out the Bronx home of a suspect gangster and, according to reports, found 12 firearms ("including five assault weapons"), 2000 rounds of ammunition, night vision goggles, binoculars, a bullet proof vest, M-80 explosives, some cocaine, scales, a cocaine grinder, a vacuum seal presser, money counter and "a jar that appeared to be filled with large marijuana buds." The Post quipped, "The Bronx hasn't seen this much firepower since the '27 Yankees."
Mobster's Son Dies After Falling From Midtown Window
The son of Hell's Kitchen mobster Mickey Spillane died yesterday after falling out of the window of his sixth-floor apartment. Robert "Bobby" Spillane, an actor on shows like "Rescue Me" and "Law & Order," had allegedly leaned on the window to call out to his brother, who was on the street below. The screen collapsed and he fell to the ground. Spillane's uncle, Jim McManus, said, "Michael [Bobby's brother] said he'll never forget the thump when he hit the ground. He said, 'That will be in my mind forever.'"
Gangster Museum Sets Up On St. Marks
If the mafia bus tour isn't for you but you still need a way to satiate your mobster curiosities, head over to the brand new Museum of the American Gangster. This place is the real deal, housed in an old speakeasy that was run by gangster Walter Scheib back in the 20s—there's a preview this Sunday but it opens for good in the Spring.
Don't Eff with Jerry Manuel, He Will CUT You!
Some say that Jerry Manuel and Willie Randolph are too similar, but somehow we can't envision Randolph, the former Mets manager saying what Manuel did on Tuesday night, even jokingly. When Jose Reyes was removed from the game after he experienced tightness in his hamstring, he had a helmet throwing-hissy-fit. Reyes later apologized to Manuel, but the new manager cracked to Reyes:
"I told him next time he does that I'm going to get my blade out and cut him. I'm a gangster. You go gangster on me, I'm going to have to get you. You do that again, I'm going to cut you right on the field."That would make for a bloody mess, Jerry! Nobody wants to see that!
Jim Brown Says Eat Your Wheaties Thug Chips
Retired football great Jim Brown is the president of a new snack food and beverage company and City Councilman Leroy Comrie is not happy about it. Brown's company is called OG Nation, which Comrie says stands for "original gangster." The company currently markets "King Pin" lager and a line of mixed drinks under the brand "Party Dogg." According to Newsday, Arizona-based OG Nation is also developing a line of potato chips, pretzels, pork rinds, and dips that will be marketed as "Thug Chips."
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