The author of Paddy Wacked returns to the Tenement Museum to discuss his favorite subject: gangsters. This time, English focuses on the mobster stories from his new book, Havana Nocturne. Find out how notorious Lower East Sider Meyer Lansky (mastermind of Murder, Inc.) joined forces with Charles “Lucky” Luciano to set up shop in Havana, Cuba—orchestrating a devil’s playground of gambling, prostitution, and drugs.

One year in the life of the Ortiz family reveals how a first-generation family deals with modern immigration’s opportunity and struggle.

Hot times, summer in the city… Four master storytellers share tales that unfold in the sweltering NYC heat. Performing are Carlo D’Amore, Margot Farrington, Joey Hood, Adam Wade, and host H.R. Britton. Audience members are also invited to tell a three-minute tale of summertime in New York.

A solo dramatic play exploring immigration and the criminal justice system. Made possible in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.

New York is home to some of the most recognizable moments on film. Architect and author James Sanders joins us for a discussion about how the mythic city of the King Kong, Taxi Driver, and Annie Hall has become the “real” New York for millions of movie watchers.