PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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Pearl River's Own
JC Fabio Just Published
a Book You Need to Read.
A true story of two cousins, two choices — and two dramatically different destinies.
402 pages. New York City. Faith, crime, and the cost of the life you choose.
"Ma, Your Son Is Crazy, Do Something!"
by JC Fabio — Pearl River, NY
MEMOIR
TRUE CRIME
BIOGRAPHY
402 PAGES
A gripping true story set in the gritty underbelly of New York City — from smoke-filled after-hours clubs in the Bronx to organized crime, underground casinos, and the quiet power of faith and discipline.
About the Book
Two Cousins. Two Choices. One Unforgettable True Story.
"If you love memoirs that read like crime thrillers, or true stories that reveal the hidden soul of a city, this book delivers from the first page to the last."
JC Fabio takes readers deep into the world of his cousin — a Yonkers man drawn into organized crime, underground casinos, and deception across the Bronx and New York City in the late 1960s and early '70s. But the book is also Fabio's own story — his path of education, faith, and perseverance told in vivid contrast alongside his cousin's descent into chaos.
Along the way, familiar names emerge — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, and New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Cahn — each playing a surprising role in this true-life drama.
About the Author
A Pearl River Neighbor with a New York Story to Tell
JC Fabio grew up in New York as the second son of a research chemist father and schoolteacher mother. He went on to serve as a deacon, teacher, and counselor across several ministries, and built a successful career as a sales director in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. He is married to his college sweetheart and has two adult children. He now calls Pearl River, NY home — one of Rockland County's most beloved communities.
From the Agent
This Is What Pearl River Is Made Of.
One of the things I love most about selling real estate in Pearl River is that this town has real people with real stories. It's not just a great commuter location or a top-ranked school district — though it's both of those things. It's a community full of character, history, and people who have lived genuinely interesting lives.
JC Fabio is one of those people. A Pearl River resident and now a published author, JC just released Ma, Your Son Is Crazy, Do Something! — a 402-page memoir and true crime biography that reads more like a movie than a book. It's the story of two cousins who grew up in the same world and made completely different choices. One was drawn into organized crime, underground casinos, and the dangerous corners of New York City. The other — JC himself — chose faith, education, and perseverance. The book traces both paths with raw honesty and what reviewers are calling cinematic pacing.
"Choices matter. Choose wisely."
What makes this book remarkable isn't just the true crime angle — it's the New York authenticity. This isn't a story invented for shock value. These are real places, real people, real consequences. Familiar names show up in surprising ways. And underneath all of it is a meditation on family, faith, and what it actually costs to live by your convictions in a city that doesn't always make that easy.
The book is available right now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in both print and Kindle. If you're a Pearl River neighbor, support one of your own. If you're anywhere in the Tri-State area and love New York stories told from the inside — this is the one.
And if reading about Pearl River has you thinking about what it's like to live here — I'd love to show you. Pearl River is one of the strongest markets in all of Rockland County. Text me at (845) 577-4606 and let's talk about what's available right now.
