This is the first historical study to explore fully the culture of these gangs. ![]() ![]() In postwar New York, youth gangs were a colorful and controversial part of the urban landscape, made famous by West Side Story and infamous by the media. They fought-and sometimes killed-to protect and expand their territories. They were divided by race, ethnicity, and neighborhood boundaries, but united by common styles, slang, and codes of honor. ![]() ![]()
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