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Haven't heard it anywhere but apparently he fractured his hip recently?

Is he part of administration

No disrespect to Scott but these Philly articles on the philly mob are like rag mags about the mob with their unnamed sources. Lol Schratwiesers articles take the cake though. His are like the national enquier that covers the Philly mob. And what's funny is that they are only covering like 6 guys??? Its not like Capeci where they write about all five families. What's next a reality show with Borgesi , merlino any Chang arguing about Fat Ange's Pork Chops Joey dish? Who gets the $3 of every pork chops Joey dish sold? Its true according to Schreitwisers unnamed source! Lol

Five Felonies wrote:you know what else i think, certain people on these boards think it's somehow edgy and hip to shit on the guy for no real reason at all.

Well thats funny because I think certain people on these boards want to believe a story, any mob story, for no real reason at all.

His presence could mediate the tensions between the former Scarfo guys and the crew who came up around/under Joey Merlino. As the article says, most of the Merlino guys looked up to the people around Ciancaglini and especially Ciancaglini himself. He is basically the last real tie to the Angelo Bruno era and you have to assume his word carries a lot of weight. I don't pretend to know what all of these guys really think of each other, but through all of the research, conversation, and my own independent knowledge over the years, it's been clear that Ciancaglini Sr. was one of the most universally respected guys both when he was on the street and after he was sent away. I assume it continued given the role that his son has had since the 1990's.

One thing is for sure... he's not Junior Staino.

SonnyBlackstein wrote:Burnstein reminds me of that Soprano line "What? Every fuckin photo's a news story!"I think he see's a major story in every shadow.

i think it's important to keep in mind that not every article or story is meant only for the small group of hardcore mob watchers/researchers.

you know what else i think, certain people on these boards think it's somehow edgy and hip to shit on the guy for no real reason at all.

Burnstein reminds me of that Soprano line "What? Every fuckin photo's a news story!"

I think he see's a major story in every shadow.

If he doesn't call it quits and get out it's because the life is all he knows,these guys do a stretch and get out and go back into the only thing they know. Look at Sonny Franzese,guy was locked up forever and wasn't out long at all before they nabbed him again. He knew they were just waiting on him to mess up but the lure of easy money and wanted respect makes alot of these guys to cocky and they think they are to smart for the Feds,but you still have to give credit to anyone who keeps there mouth shut and does there time.

I for one def dont buy it. but im in connecticut so what do i know. just doesnt make sense. he can have any spot he wants? just dont see it.

For the record, I don't know if I buy it, and I say that with all due respect to Scott. The guy just did 30 years, is 80, and by the time he gets off supervised release he'll be 83...why not enjoy the time left cause there aint much. I mean back in the day (late 80s, early 90s) his name carried a lot weight even though he was just starting his sentence. It's not like fat fucking Phil Narducci who has been making waves since '97 after the flowers retrial, he's still a fairly young man, Chang isn't.

thanks Chaluz. i have to believe the smartest move for Uncle Joe is to call it a day. and you are the only guy I pay attention to when it comes to Philly. so thanks for the input. and B. does a wonderful job with history.

Cheech wrote:Chucky what's your thoughts?

Chang Sr is a stone gangster so I'm not surprised, I mean had the guy not been dragged into the Scarfo case he would have gotten out and been the new boss, not Stanfa. If he wants to take a top spot I guess he has no beef with Merlino, can't blame Ligambi for wanting out while the feds cook up a new case after beating the last one.

Chickie was born close to 1930 Johnny Chang is pushing 60 they've had legit business's I don't know what the hype is about their well-off he'll get his $$ he's owned he'll get respect maybe he'll join us in a discussion on here about the evolution of mankind and the planet of the apes when he gets his new Macbook Pro Uncle Joe got him for Christmas. I heard he doesn't like the "urban" clothing he's had to wear living in the all black half-way house he's in up on kip & cambria

Chucky what's your thoughts?

Cocksucker came outta the tree at me with a chainsaw, i gotta right to defend myself!