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Episode 35: Benny Ong and Chinatown

Episode 35: Benny Ong and Chinatown

FromThe Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast


Episode 35: Benny Ong and Chinatown

FromThe Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Episode 35 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Chinatown godfather Benny Ong who ruled the Chinese neighborhood in New York City for decades. He ran extortion, controlled gambling and prostitution and was able to navigate through multiple power grab attempts and vengful rivals. A fascinating time in New York City, check it out.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7  
Released:
Dec 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.