THE BLACK HAND FORUM

During recent surveillance, [LE] have observed DeCavalcante LCN Family Associate [Redacted] being accompanied by [Redacted] while conducting 'settle-ups' for [Redacted] bookmaking operation. [Redacted] have been observed at the City Tavern and at Manolo's Restaurant, both on Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth, NJ.

…[Redacted] has been previously identified by FBI cooperating witnesses as an individual who once reported to deceased DeCavalcante LCN Family Captain Frank Polizzi, and was partners with DeCavalcante LCN Family Soldier [Redacted] in a sports betting, gambling and loansharking operation that was active from the Newark, NJ to the Montclair, NJ area...Intelligence on file at the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation dating back to 2002 indicates that [Redacted] is a [Redacted] of the DeCavalcante LCN Family who had been recently inducted at that time. [Redacted] reported to Frank Polizzi and was observed at Polizzi's wake in December of 2001. [Redacted] street name is [Redacted] because [Redacted].
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The final paragraph may be referring to Francesco 'Frank the Painter' Paparatto.

Checker Kevin Latham had his license revoked by the Waterfront Commission for promoting gambling. Latham and others were involved in an illegal gambling operation based on the New Jersey Pick-6 lottery involving thousands of betters and jackpots ranging from $30,000.00 to $40,000.00. Latham was identified as a runner in the gambling operation, collecting money and bets from various bettors at the Port and receiving tips when a bettor won. Latham was also identified as the “moneyman,” paying off the winners and taking a portion of the money off the top. The betting ring was headed by Dennis Costello, who pleaded guilty to promoting gambling in Union County Superior Court. Testimony at Latham’s hearing indicated that the DeCavalcante organized crime family was involved with the ring.