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...cluster of cases against the Mafia that is turning Giuliani into a national figure. His office is currently prosecuting three major cases, including the "Pizza Connection" trial, in which the American and Sicilian , Mafia are accused of importing $1.6 billion worth of heroin into the U.S. The jewel in the crown is the "Commission" trial, sometimes called "The Case of Cases," which is set to begin next month. In what could be the most significant assault on the infrastructure of organized crime since the high command of the Chicago Mafia was swept away in 1943, the dons of the five...
Giuliani's father, who ran a small pizza restaurant in Brooklyn and set about teaching his son to box almost as soon as the boy could make a fist, instilled in him a hatred of bullies and an anger at the way in which a few Italians had besmirched the name of a great culture. Unlike many Italian Americans, Giuliani makes a point of using the term Mafia. He has no tolerance for those who say it does not exist. "By using the word Mafia correctly," he says, "you actually help to end the unfair stereotype. By playing word games...
...swimmers make a point of getting together outside of practice, whether it is breakfast at Kirkland House after morning workouts, pizza parties, or dinner at Costin's house--which nourishes the togetherness of the team...
...even at Blodgett Pool, winning isn't everything. "It has to be fun for them to do it," Costin said. To get out of practice, the team has gone to such lengths as starting raucus cheers or ordering pizza to be delivered to the pool...
Mather's grill sells Pinocchio's pizza in addition to frappes, burgers, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, milkshakes, bagels, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Sodas can be bought from a nearby vending machine owned by the House Committee...