The intertwining of organized crime and military efforts during World War II presents a fascinating, yet often overlooked aspect of the conflict. The Mafia played a crucial role in the war effort through covert operations such as Operation Underworld, which involved collaboration with U.S. intelligence to ensure national security. This alliance highlighted the complexities of … [Read more…]
Ex-Colombo boss Victor Orena doomed to die in prison after judge denies compassionate release The federal appeals court on Wednesday denied the compassionate release of a legendary Colombo mob boss who is now critically ill with dementia, thereby ensuring his death in prison. Three judges on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals denied Victor “Little … [Read more…]
Escaped New York mobster Dominic Taddeo caught in Hialeah, Florida At approximately 5pm EST on April 4th, U.S. Marshals announced that the recently escaped New York mobster Dominic Taddeo was apprehended. The arrest took place “without incident” at 11am Monday in Hialeah, Florida. The 64-year-old never returned to his halfway house on March 28th, where … [Read more…]
Cosa Nostra clan connected to New York mafia dismantled by Italian police Italian police have dismantled a Cosa Nostra clan linked to the New York mafia. On July 14th, Italian officials hit the Torretta clan with the arrest of eleven alleged members accused of infiltrating the Sicilian political and economic system in addition to their … [Read more…]
Nephew of alleged Buffalo mafia boss arrested as investigation into Buffalo mob intensifies Peter Gerace Jr., a high profile figure in the notorious Buffalo Mafia, was arrested at a hotel room in Fort Lauderdale after being indicted on bribing a DEA agent, human trafficking, and drug dealing by a federal grand jury in Buffalo, NY. … [Read more…]
Five NYC mobsters struck with COVID-19 outbreak FCI Fort Dix, a New Jersey federal prison, has experienced a COVID-19 outbreak leaving at least five NYC mobsters sick with the virus. In only one unit, 217 out of 230 inmates (94%) have tested positive for COVID-19 on November 5th. This astonishing number is the highest for … [Read more…]
An FBI document that was filed away nearly 45 years ago, is a valuable record of a vote held in 1976 by New York’s ruling mob commission. For the first time in two decades, they are discussing admitting new members. Carlo Gambino’s, fear that this will lead to informants infiltrating the organization is well documented. … [Read more…]
Putting a freeze on the New York mafia is no easy task. Even Bobby Kennedy and Rudy Giuliani tried but could not freeze their activities. Then along came COVID-19. The cancellation of all major sporting events across the entire country has hit the mafia’s illegal gambling business with a historic blow. “There’s never been a … [Read more…]