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Revel in New York is a city and culture guide for curious travelers and locals alike. Through our original videos we introduce you to interesting New Yorkers that range from established artists, chefs, and musicians to the equally charismatic characters operating outside the margins of popular culture.Visit www.revelinnewyork.com for each subjects cultural recommendations in NYC and beyond.
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Nov 6, 2008
04:39
Learning
In the 80's the Pigeon Wars amongst the mafia elite were at their peak, but when the crime families started to decline so did the pigeon fanciers. T...
In the 80's the Pigeon Wars amongst the mafia elite were at their peak, but when the crime families started to decline so did the pigeon fanciers. Today, look at the rooftops of the Bronx and Queens and you'll still catch a few old men flying their stock, but in the East Village, one woman is proving its not just a made-man's sport. The East Village Pigeon Lady breaks down the history of the New York pigeon scene and tells us why some sociopaths will spend thousands of dollars at the the Bronx's pigeon auctions for just a single bird.
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