Elderly man decapitated by DOT truck in NYC was a former Genovese mobster known as ‘Tony Cheesecake’
A horrifying video has emerged showing the moment an elderly man was struck and decapitated by a New York City Transit truck while crossing the street. Police sources said the man was later identified as a former member of the Genovese crime family known as “Tony Cheesecake.” New York Post. “He spent his life reflecting…” […]
Genovese mobster ‘Tony Cakes’ ID’d as elderly NYC pedestrian decapitated by DOT truck
It was La Crossing Nostra. The 86-year-old man who was run over and decapitated by a truck in a Brooklyn crosswalk was a former acting leader of the Genovese crime family, The Washington Post can reveal exclusively. Anthony Conigliaro, a mob boss who was once known by dessert-related nicknames such as “Tony Cakes” and “Tony […]
Who are the Tony Awards for?
It may also come as a surprise to the relatives, friends, and roommates whom I’ve forced to watch the Tony Awards over the years that this year I didn’t watch until this magazine’s editor asked me to write about the awards show. But while I remain as steadfast a theater lover as ever, I just […]
Hillary Clinton quips about losing 2016 election at Tony Awards — but joke falls flat
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday and tried to make light of her ill-fated 2016 presidential campaign, but her joke was met with deafening silence from the A-list audience. The 76-year-old former secretary of state received a standing ovation when she took the stage at […]
Original ‘West Side Story’ Actor Tony Mordente Dies At 88
Tony Mordente passed away June 11 in Henderson, Nevada, according to his obituary. Mordente, whose full name was Anthony Mordente Jr., passed away at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his obituary stated. Mordente is a renowned dancer and choreographer on Broadway. He famously portrayed the fiery Jet named Action in the 1961 […]
Broadway press shut out of the Tony Awards red carpet
Let’s talk drama! Just days before the Tony Awards ceremony, there’s uproar in the theater world after some of Broadway’s most prominent press members learned they wouldn’t be invited to the show’s red carpet due to a lack of space. Julie James, program director for SiriusXM’s On Broadway, tweeted, “As a 15-year veteran of the […]
Tony Bennett’s daughters accuse his son of gaining ‘personal benefits’ from late singer’s estate
Tony Bennett’s daughters accused their brother of improperly handling the late singer’s assets in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. Antonia and Joanna Bennett allege that D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett “personally benefited himself and his companies” from various transactions, including the sale of memorabilia. The daughters also allege that Danny failed to properly report all of the proceeds […]
Tony Bennett’s Children Sue One Another In A Battle Over His Estate
Tony Bennett’s daughters, Antonia and Johanna, filed a lawsuit against their brother, Danny, over the handling of their father’s estate. Bennett’s daughters filed documents in court on June 12, stating they are seeking “equitable relief,” and requested they be able to evaluate their father’s assets, according to People. They also named their brother Daegal, and […]
Expect ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ to steamroll through the Tony Awards
Tony Awards Aims for Depth with ‘Roll’ The Tony Awards are about to be announced, and the audience is going to sleep. Statuettes include “Prayer to the French Republic,” “Illinois,” and Christopher Diaz’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” It’s possible that New Jersey Senator Menendez’s wife, Nadine, hid tickets in her closet in an attempt to block these […]
Focus group of undecided voters breaks out into fiery debate over Trump conviction: He’s our ‘Tony Soprano’
Focus groups last week of voters who were undecided following former President Trump’s conviction revealed a range of reactions to the historic ruling, with many saying it won’t be a deciding factor in their voting decision in November. Transcription The focus group, published Tuesday, included 11 swing voters, all of whom had supported either President […]