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MAFIA/ Profiles of the 5 largest families of Cosa Nostra

2023-01-19 20:09:31Histori SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
John Gotti

 

 

For the mafia, the family is the most sacred institution of all. In fact, it is the most important thing in the world, more important than God himself, more important than women and children, and certainly more important than any other member. Despite being established many years ago, the 5 families of New York have refused to disappear completely.

commission

The 5 crime families of New York came together in 1931, after the bloody Castellammarese war. This was because a new way was needed to share the many jobs of criminal activity without killing each other in the process. These families founded a syndicate they named the Commission, which remained at the heart of organized crime in America for the next 75 years. Her influence was indisputable. Each of the 5 families of New York built their empire by dealing with illegal activities such as blackmail, money laundering, murder, narcotics, gambling, robbery, waste management, etc.

These are the 5 largest mafia families operating in New York City.

Genovese

The Genovese family is one of the most powerful and dominant forces in the New York mafia. It has the nickname "Rolls-Royce" of organized crime. With interests in upstate New York City, as well as New Jersey, Las Vegas and other parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, the family's main areas of operation are illegal gambling and racketeering. Named after former boss Vito Genovese, the family is thought to have been without a fixed leader since the 2005 death of Vincent Gigante.

Current Status: In 1962, Genovese family member Joe Valachi became the first New York criminal to break the Cosa Nostra's oath of silence. Since then, a large number of high-ranking members have done the same, and this family has experienced steady decline. However, although the leadership of this family still remains unclear, it remains New York's largest crime family, with up to 250 members.

Gambino

The Gambino crime family is thought to operate from New York to California, and was once considered the most powerful mafia family in America. With its reported involvement in activities such as extortion and prostitution, the modern family is named after Carlo Gambino, who is believed to have orchestrated the murder of Albert Anastasia to gain control of the family in 1957. In 1992, family member Sammy Gravano agreed to cooperate with federal agents and help arrest then-boss John Gotti.

Current Status: Like the rest of the 5 families, the power and influence of the Gambino family is on the decline. Recently they have suffered major blows, with many members of the family arrested on charges of murder and drug trafficking.

Lucchese

Named after 1950 boss Tommy Lucchese, who joined the Gambino family to gain a monopoly on mob activity in New York, the family has been one of the most powerful crime gangs in America. But it was split in two after the arrest of boss Anthony Corallo in 1986, and Vittorio Amuso and Anthony Casso took over after him. Casso ordered a series of assassinations of those he suspected of being disloyal. When Casso began cooperating with the FBI to save his life, it caused the family's respect and status in the mafia world to decline. However, it is believed that the family is still controlled by Amuso, who is now sentenced to life imprisonment.

Current Status: The Lucchese family has remained one of the most stable of the 5 families. They are trying to raise their status as one of the most powerful families.

Colombo

The youngest of the 5 Families, the Colombo crime family was founded in 1928, but underwent three civil wars during the 20th century. Named after Joseph Colombo, who joined the family after the first war in 1960, two wars other power struggles resulted in the death of several members. The family faction loyal to Carmine Persico, who was boss when the last war broke out in 1990, is believed to now be led by Ralph DeLeo while Persico is in prison. His rival and former lieutenant, Viktor Orena, is serving a life sentence.

Current Status: With many of its key members in prison, this family is going through tough times. However, some believe that the Colombo family is going through a quiet and productive rebuilding phase.

Bonanno

The Bonanno family, named after its founder Joseph Bonanno, was the first family to be expelled from the so-called Commission, a gathering of family bosses with insider ties to the Mafia, amid allegations of involvement in the heroin trade and war-mongering internal within family members. The family suffered a great loss when undercover FBI agent Donnie Brasco obtained information from the family for about 6 years. After being expelled from the Commission, the family was able to build its own power, but the reputation was no longer the same.

Current Status: Over the past few years, the Bonannos have been decimated not only by police infiltration, but also by high-level defections, followed by subsequent arrests. Like other families, the Bonannos are struggling to stay active in the underworld.


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