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Ex-Mobster Separates Truth From Fiction in Casino-Based Tour

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

DTLV reports on Frank Cullotta’s casino tour on the Las Vegas Strip where he provides insight to his former life in the Mafia. Las Vegas’ reputation is built on a myth of showgirls and mobsters cavorting on a pile of … Continue reading →

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Frank Cullotta, the Hitman Turned Vegas Tour Guide

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

John L. Smith interviews Huntington Press author Frank Cullota on being a Vegas tour guide. Back when Frank was just a boy, his father was killed steering a car for the Outfit with the cops in hot pursuit. Frank was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My Week at the Blue Angel

Posted on July 30, 2014 by admin

  “Nevada Book Review” gives My Week at the Blue Angel, published by Huntington Press, a glowing review. This nonfiction book was written by Matthew O’Brien, who is also the author of Beneath the Neon, another Huntington Press book. March … Continue reading →

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Tupac Shakur Fake Autopsy Video Dispute Resolved

Posted on June 4, 2014 by admin

May 5, 2014 Huntington Press best-seller, The Killing of Tupac Shakur, repeatedly makes the front page of uber-gossip site TMZ.com when it’s suspected that an exclusive autopsy-table image of the iconic rapper has been used without permission in a Wyclef … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Strip shootings put city’s image in crosshairs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

Publisher and CEO of LasVegasAdvisor.com Anthony Curtis is interviewed by USA.com about the implications of the recent shooting incident on the Las Vegas Strip. February 21, 2013 “Crime never helps a destination that depends on visitors,” said Henry Harteveldt, a … Continue reading →

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Murder of Tupac Shakur and Nixon’s Secrets

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

It’s a Crime with Margaret McClellan (KCAA 1050 AM) August 18, 2012 First hour: Crimes of the Rich and Famous and the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur with Cathy Scott, author of Huntington Press’ The Murder of Tupac Shakur. Up … Continue reading →

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The Unsolved Murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

While conspiracy theories abound, the murders of two of rap’s biggest stars go unsolved. Cathy Scott, crime reporter and author of Huntington Press’ The Killing of Tupac Shakur, revisits the murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls for Crime Magazine. July … Continue reading →

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The Millionaire’s Wife by Cathy Scott

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Renowned true-crime writer and Huntington Press author Cathy Scott is interviewed by The Big Thrill about her latest title, The Millionaire’s Wife. April 30, 2012 “The Las Vegas Sun offered me a job,” Cathy says. “Then Tupac Shakur was killed … Continue reading →

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Rapper Tupac Shakur’s Digital Resurrection Gets Mixed Reviews

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Huntington Press author and Forbes contributing writer Cathy Scott, who wrote best-seller The Killing of Tupac Shakur, shares her thoughts and those of others about the murdered rapper’s recent “appearance” at the Coachella music festival. Stir it up, the hologram did. The … Continue reading →

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Mob Ties

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

The Jan./Feb. 2012 issue of Nevada Magazine carries an interview with Huntington Press author/subject and notorious ex-Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta, who has been instrumental in advising the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, a.k.a. The Mob Museum, which … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Restaurant Week has deals through Sept. 11

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Aug. 31, 2011 Perhaps the best two-week stint of the year for food lovers is in progress now. Las Vegas’ fifth annual Restaurant Week runs through Sept. 11 and has prix-fixe deals for $20.11, … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Sports Books Win, Barely

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Feb. 9., 2011 Las Vegas’ sports books took in $87.5 million in bets on the Super Bowl and were lucky to escape with a $724,000 profit, representing a minuscule .83%. The combination of the … Continue reading →

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