Marcus is on a mission to rediscover the period of Big Apple history that haunts him most—the Manhattan of the late 70s, when the city was going bankrupt, crime was out of control and epic characters strutted ...
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Marcus performs a short story based on one of serial killer David Berkowitz's letters at this Lower East Side performance place.
12 First Ave, New York, NY 10009
Home of Joseph Borrelli
Marcus meets with the NYPD detective who lead the Omega Task Force that brought down serial killer David Berkowitz.
Greenport, NY 11944
Jones Day
Marcus meets with former US Assistant Attorney Generals to talk about what it was like to pursue gangster Nicky Barnes.
222 East 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Harlem Children’s Zone
Harlem Children’s Zone director, Anne Williams-Isom gives Marcus a tour of Harlem to see how the area has been revitalized.
35 E 125 St, New York, NY 10035
Trash & Vaudeville
Marcus heads to this legendary clothing store to meet with John Holstrom, creator of Punk Magazine, about Sid Vicious.
4 St. Marks Place, New York, NY 10003
Hotel Chelsea
Marcus meets with Victor Colicchio at the Hotel Chelsea where groupie Nancy Spungen was murdered.
222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Manitoba’s
Marcus meets with rocker and radio talk show host, "Handsome Dick" Manitoba at his bar to discuss Sid Vicious.
99 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
