Joey, do you like stories about mobsters?

And who doesn't? From the infamous New York gangsters and five families to the Bugsy Moran vs. Al Capone in the Chicago typewriter wars to the way San Francisco's far-east mobs used the city's tight fitting streets and doorways into virtual rabbit holes of crime and escape.

So what's a little murder on a Sunday morning? Sometimes somebody's gotta get whacked. Gothamist, perhaps inspired by a new mob teevee show, has put together some of the backstories behind some of the more famous mob hits. But Johnny, what new can there be at the link? I think I've heard all the stories.

Did you know John Gotti watched the hit on Paul Castellano from a car across the street from Sparks Steak House? Then he had someone drive him by the crime scene to make sure Big Paul got what he'd ordered up.

So follow this link and enjoy some contract hits over eggs and sausages this morning.

And while we're on the subject, did you know Jersey City produced one of the most feared mobsters of all time? It's true. Part 1 Part 2