Widely known as “The Unofficial Mayor of New York's Little Italy” John Cha Cha Ciarcia is also known in lower Manhattan as the guy you go to when you need something done! Whether it be helping young Italian immigrants learn their way through the streets of New York or casting over 400 extras for a Martin Scorcese film production, Cha Cha has always been the one to count on!
Cha Cha began his career as a boxing promoter, one of his earliest endeavors was managing the fighting career of television celebrity, Tony Danza (this was prior to being cast in the hit sitcom “Taxi” and “Who's the Boss”). The Madison Square Garden announcer John Condon, affectionately gave Cha Cha the "Mayor" nick name during one of the numerous boxing events held at the Garden.