Sit - Without going into specifics, I've always wondered if there is still THE neighborhood guy today? You know what I mean? Maybe not right on Mulberry Street or in Little Italy but any where? I've always heard about a widow needing to ask for help or somebody asking for a favor from THE guy back in the day. Is this part of a romanticized past or is there still a presence for those in legitimate need today? If there is - do they get the help? Thanks.
To answer your question "Yes" there are still plenty of wise guys operating out of ethnic Italian neighborhoods BUT I believe the old idea of the neighborhood don who mediates disputes between the residents is more of a thing of te past, But who knows
