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The Hole, New York City

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  • Dominick Trinchera (1936 - 1981)
    "Big Trin" Trinchera (December 20, 1936 – May 5, 1981) was an American caporegime in the Bonanno crime family who was murdered with Alphonse Indelicato and Philip Giaccone for planning to overthrow Bon...
  • Philip Giaccone (1932 - 1981)
    Giaccone (July 12, 1932 – May 5, 1981), also known as "Philly Lucky", was an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family who was murdered with Dominick Trinchera and Al Indelicato for planning to over...
  • Al Indelicato, ‘Sonny Red’ (1931 - 1981)
    Alphonse "Al" Indelicato (February 25, 1931 – May 5, 1981), also known as Sonny Red , was an American caporegime in New York City's Bonanno crime family who was murdered with Dominick Trinchera and...

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The Hole is a small neighborhood in New York City on the border between Brooklyn and Queens. It is a low-lying area, with a ground level that is 30 feet (9.1 m) lower than the surrounding area. The area is run-down, and suffers from frequent flooding. It has been described as a "lost neighborhood", and as resembling a border town from the Wild West. It is generally bordered by Eldert Lane, 78th (Sapphire) Street, South Conduit Avenue, and Linden Boulevard. Nearby neighborhoods include East New York, Lindenwood, and Ozone Park.

The Hole is home to the New York City Federation of Black Cowboys.

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