The 1977 Blackout Looting Spree

On July 13, 1977, a lightning strike plunged New York City into chaos, but it wasn’t just a blackout—this was the backdrop for the Mafia's most audacious heist. In just 25 hours, over 1,500 stores were looted, and $300 million vanished in plain sight. Join us as we unravel the perfect storm of crime, fear, and desperation that led to this unforgettable event.

Discover how mobsters orchestrated the mayhem, the shocking aftermath, and why this story remains buried in history. Was it a coincidence or the greatest heist nobody talks about?

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