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Although overshadowed by picturesque Italian culture, Little Italy was also intrinsically linked to organized crime, a reality that cannot be overlooked. The neighborhood is peppered with tales of legendary mob figures whose stories inspired Hollywood's most famous mob movies. While the local perception of these links often remains a point of contention, they are an inherent part of the narrative. The covert world of loyalty and fear shaped the daily lives of many residents, blurring the lines between family and crime, community and control.