A Gangster's Paradise: Greg Veitch to Share Stories of the Mob in Saratoga
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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For much of the mid-20th century, Saratoga Springs’s booming nightlife masked an open secret: gambling flourished under the quiet but firm control of organized crime, protected by political connections and selective enforcement.
Veitch’s talk will draw from his extensive research into Saratoga Springs’ long history of gambling, organized crime, and civic corruption, the subject of his two acclaimed books, All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them and A Gangster’s Paradise.
Blending original archival research with the instincts of a career law-enforcement officer, Veitch has become the foremost chronicler of a complex chapter in Saratoga’s past—one that shaped the city far beyond its elegant public image.
For the presentation only, which will start at 7 p.m., the suggested donation is $5. For dinner, seats are $40, payable at the door by cash or check, starting with a cash bar at 5:30 p.m.
Please make reservations by Friday, January 23, by contacting Richard Lynch at torchman999@gmail.com.
The Saratoga Torch Club is a civic forum dedicated to thoughtful conversation on history, public affairs, science, and the arts. Veitch’s remarks are in keeping with the club’s tradition of talks designed to spark informed discussion among members and guests.
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