The current Philly Mafia has been somewhat of a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma at least when it comes to most of its hierarchy. There have been plenty of theories as to the Cosa Nostra family being split into at least two factions and maybe more. With key Scarfo era mobsters … [Read more…]
Former Philadelphia mafia boss turned rat Ralph Natale talked about his new book ‘Last Don Standing‘ and the mafia in an exclusive interview with Fox29’s Dave Schratwieser. Dave does a fantastic job covering the Philly mafia and always seems to have his finger on the pulse of the cities Cosa Nostra family. Natale declined … [Read more…]
It has long been debated as to whether or not Joseph “Skinny Joey Merlino was still the boss of the Philadelphia mafia. The recent bust of what the feds have called the ” The recent bust of what the feds have called the “East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise” which included Merlino seemingly holds … [Read more…]
The rift between Philadelphia mafia pals Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino and George Borgesi seems to be at an end. Merlino who is believed by many including authorities to still be the boss of the Philly-based Cosa Nostra family has bumped his boyhood pal Borgesi back up to captain according to Scott Burnstein and his … [Read more…]
The Philadelphia mafia has been oddly quiet of late as mobsters from various factions have seemingly found a way to coexist. The Philly mob today has more made guys on the streets then it’s seen in years including a fully functional hierarchy a fact that often has led to disharmony. The return to the … [Read more…]
The Philadelphia mafia is in a state of resurgence, although some believe the infamous Cosa Nostra family may have fractured into multiple factions. According to reports the Philly mafia has approx 25-35 made men on the streets the most since the Scarfo era in the late 1980’s. The fact that the family is once … [Read more…]
Philadelphia mafia is back, according to mob experts and the Cosa Nostra family is even growing, reaching numbers that haven’t been seen in decades. According to a report from veteran mafia reporters George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser the Philly mafia now has as many as 35 made members on the streets and is as … [Read more…]
The mafia around the country as a whole has been in a state of decline for some time now as its power and influence diminishes. The five families of the New York mafia remain the most powerful mob families in the country some of which have seen a rejuvenation of sorts the past couple … [Read more…]
The Philadelphia mafia for the first time in years has its current hierarchy not only back on the streets, but free of any restrictions allowing them to meet and mingle freely. But things aren’t all fun in the sun as many of the Philly mobsters enjoy the summer along the Jersey shore. It seems … [Read more…]
Philadelphia mafia ranks are once again growing with the release from prison of Gaeton Lucibello a one time capo in the crime family. Highly respected on the streets going all way back to the Stanfa era of the Philly mob. The now 62 year old wiseguy completed his four year prison stretch after being … [Read more…]
According to the feds they still believe the Philadelphia mafia is led by Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino from Florida although the man on streets running day to day operations is Steven Mazzone. Whether or not Joey Merlino is currently running things may be up for debate but there is no doubt the respect level … [Read more…]