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Reputed Bonanno family captain Peter Lovaglia arrested for assault

November 16, 2015 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  Peter Lovaglia a reputed captain in the Bonanno crime family has been arrested for an attack on the owner of a local Japanese restaurant named Takayama Sushi Lounge. According to reports, the man was standing near the restaurant when he heard someone call out his name and was blindsided by an attacker when he … [Read more…]

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Feds target Lucchese family mobster Madonna for murder of Purple Gang Leader

November 12, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  Lucchese crime family mobster Matthew “Matty” Madonna is being targeted by the feds for ordering the mafia hit on Michael Meldish back in 2013. Meldish is the former leader of the Purple Gang a violent criminal enterprise of drug dealers from East Harlem and The Bronx. The gang maintained close ties to the NY … [Read more…]

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Mafia trial outlines the embittered mob life of Bonanno family mobsters

October 26, 2015 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  Vincent Asaro was once a powerful captain in the Bonanno crime family of the New York mafia overseeing criminal enterprises in and around JFK Airport. Testimony at his ongoing racketeering trial has not only shed new light on the infamous 1978 Lufthansa robbery at JFK, but also on Asaro’s decline and the rigors of … [Read more…]

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Bonanno family rats take the stand against former capo Vincent Asaro

October 21, 2015 by Kam Miles 9 Comments

  Bonanno crime family captain Vincent Asaro sits in a Brooklyn courtroom as his former New York mafia pals and even his own cousin take the stand to testify against him. According to opening statements from prosecutors Asaro has been a member of the NY mafia and the Bonanno family since the 1970’s and helped … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: Racketeering trial against Bonanno Family capo Vincent Asaro begins

October 19, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  The racketeering trial against Bonanno crime family captain Vincent Asaro which includes his alleged role in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and murder charges begins today. The 80 year old mobster has a long history in the New York mafia which includes previous convictions on lesser mafia related crimes. Prosecutors claim that Asaro successfully … [Read more…]

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Which NY Mafia family has benefited the most from recent law enforcement shift

October 13, 2015 by Kam Miles 28 Comments

  The New York mafia has seen its power and influence continue to dwindle over the years due in large part to increased law enforcement efforts. The five families of Cosa Nostra in New York have shown a remarkable level of resilience and an uncanny ability to adapt over the years. Although the American mafia … [Read more…]

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Former Lucchese family leader Matthew Madonna sentenced to five years in prison

October 2, 2015 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  Matthew Madonna a former Lucchese crime family boss and a one-time member of the families three-man ruling panel was sentenced to five years in prison on racketeering charges. Madonna is headed to state prison after being indicted as part of “Operation Heat” which investigated a mafia controlled illegal gambling enterprise. According to prosecutors and … [Read more…]

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Former Lucchese family underboss Martin Taccetta gets eight year sentence

October 1, 2015 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  Martin Taccetta the former underboss of the Lucchese crime family has been sentenced to eight years in prison on racketeering charges. He was busted back in 2007 along with 32 other suspects in a probe called “Operation Heat” which targeted a mob run illegal sports gambling and money laundering scheme. According to authorities the … [Read more…]

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Mafia boss Michael Mancuso among Bonanno family mobsters targeted in prison transfer

September 24, 2015 by Kam Miles 32 Comments

  Recent allegation of unrest within the Bonanno crime family centered around reputed capo John Palazzolo has seemingly led to the prison relocation of other high ranking members. Palazzolo was caught meeting with fellow New York mafia members which was a violation of his parole restrictions and was sentenced to a year in prison. The … [Read more…]

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Colombo family boss Carmine Persico wants out of prison

September 17, 2015 by Kam Miles 29 Comments

  Carmine Persico the boss of the Colombo crime family is currently serving a 100 year sentence after being convicted on RICO and murder charges in the 1980’s. Perisco was part of the historic Mafia Commission Case led by Rudy Giuliani which targeted the mafia ruling body known as the commission. Carmine was convicted for … [Read more…]

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Gambino family consigliere Frank LoCascio sues for release of FBI tapes

September 11, 2015 by Kam Miles 31 Comments

  Frank LoCascio the former consigliere of the Gambino crime family is suing the government for the release of wiretap recordings that prove his innocents in a 1990 mafia hit. LoCascio was convicted along with boss John Gotti back in 1992 on various charges, including conspiring in the murder of fellow Gambino family mobster Louis … [Read more…]

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Lucchese family leader Martin Taccetta wants to take back guilty plea

September 6, 2015 by Kam Miles 82 Comments

  Martin Taccetta a member of the Lucchese crime family and a leader of the mafia families New Jersey based crew wants to withdraw his guilty plea to racketeering charges. Feds claim Taccetta served as second in command under his brother Michael in the New Jersey based Lucchese family crew. The 64 year old mobster … [Read more…]

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New York mafia social clubs and hangouts map

September 3, 2015 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  Mafia social clubs have been a part of the fabric of the American Mafia since the beginning. Owned by mafia members and associates these clubs were locations mobsters used to gather to have a drink, do some friendly gambling, and even plan a crime. Many of these places have become part of mob history … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: Current boss of the Gambino crime family Cefalu or Cali

August 31, 2015 by Kam Miles 49 Comments

  Recent mafia news reports of a new acting boss being appointed by the powerful Gambino crime family of the New York mafia has come with some uncertainty. Reliable mob sources seem to be split on recent reports that Frank Cali has replaced Domenico “Italian Dom” Cefalu as acting boss of the Gambino family. Most … [Read more…]

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Mafia cops cost New York Taxpayers Over 8 Million dollars

August 29, 2015 by Kam Miles 3 Comments

  NYPD Mafia cops Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito have cost the taxpayers of the Big Apple over 8 Million dollars. New York agreed to settle wrongful deal claims for the killing of five alleged mobsters who were killed by the notorious mafia cops. Both cops are now serving life sentences for their roles in … [Read more…]

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