Little Italy residents have seen organized crime since the early 1900s.

Little Italy's best hero shop, with sandwiches made to order.

What they don't understand, he said, is that many of the workers have made Little Italy their second home.

Little Italy is known for its several culinary, historic, and cultural sites.

The problem with Little Italy was not just a matter of taste.

It runs north to south through the old center of Little Italy.

But its heart is in Little Italy, customers and employees said.

Not one of the eight restaurants was in Little Italy.

Other ethnic groups have always been present in the area known as "Little Italy."

- know better than to go to Little Italy.

Little Italy has had its share of identity crises.

Sammy is 8 years old and grew up in Little Italy.

It was famously the heart of the city's large Little Italy.

It was down in a corner pocket of the city near Little Italy.

Little Italy won in a landslide, six to two.

Just west of Little Italy, it has a small patio garden.

He was cheered by people in the streets of Little Italy.

After the tour, more than half of her customers typically head for Little Italy.

Does it also mean bad news for Little Italy?

He is then taken to the mob's headquarters in Little Italy.

Gone are the days when a resident of Little Italy would be the one to deliver such a message.

There are many fine restaurants in Little Italy, all trying to keep a competitive edge.

"We went for coffee and cake in Little Italy," she said.

Well, Little Italy just felt like more Village to me.

And you'll like it for hanging around, even as Little Italy slowly disappears.