420 Expo This Weekend In Edison
The 420 Expo returns to Edison this weekend with a full lineup of music, food, special guests, and of course, cannabis.
420 Expo co-founder Dan Davis was joined by actor/painter Federico Castelluccio (Furio from The Sopranos) who is one of this year’s celebrity guests on the WDHA Morning Jolt with Jim Monaghan to give details on what’s happening in 2024.
There will be plenty of vendors on hand along with special panels to discuss all things cannabis, and some outdoor-only smoking areas as well.
In addition to being an actor, Federico Castelluccio is also a very accomplished painter and has an incredible art collection including a rare painting of the Christian martyr Saint Sebastian that is said to be worth millions.
An Inside Look at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary NYC Tour
In honor of their 25th anniversary, Sopranos fans gathered in Manhattan for a special tour of iconic filming spots through North Jersey last week, capturing the show’s gripping narrative. The tour, provided by On Location Tours, took everyone through the secret lives of Tony and the gang, and promised by the end of the day we would be “part of the family”. A long-time fan of the show, and recent New Jersey resident (as of October), this was a fantastic way to celebrate the Garden State’s most famous residents and learn a few new things. After this story, if you are interested in taking the tour for yourself, you can book your timeslot here.
A Significant Meeting Spot: The NYC Garment District
To start the tour, everybody was asked to meet at the Button sculpture of the famous Garment District at 39th and 7th. The reason for this is that the Garment District has significant mob ties. Fans of the show will recall Tony venting to Dr. Melfi about him being unhappy with his “work” because of RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) Statutes. RICO laws enacted harsher penalties for those caught being involved in mobster activity, leading to a lot of family members becoming informants for authorities.
Tri-state area residents may be familiar with Thomas and Joseph Gambino. They, of course, are the sons of infamous Mafia Don, Carlo Gambino. Both brothers had a stranglehold on the garment district through their city trucking companies.
Following Tony Soprano
After meeting at the sculpture and getting on the bus, we began the tour where any good TV show starts, the opening credits. Like Tony Soprano, the tour started with us going through the Lincoln Tunnel. Sadly, Alabama 3 was not there to sing that famous song we all know and love. Once we exited the tunnel we were on our way to some of the more iconic spots seen throughout the show.