6 charged in Genovese bust

[Tonyd621]

That kid that ratted on Parello west side crew was meeting with Tom Cafaro who lives in FL and one of Barney crew members from the 80s. Kind of a sleeper but I believe has construction biz / $

IMO there is likely far less LE as FL doesn’t have the State Or City OC task forces NY and NJ have so it makes sense to play the numbers game and do a lot of meets in FL

Also given it’s open territory it’s very easy to open a bar or cafe and do big booking business with little LE heat and not to mention all kinds of health care scams, check cashing/ port , construction and Weed business.

One has to think there are a bunch of crews still active in the sports and probably drug business

As far as crews go, it depends on what you mean. Whether we're talking crews based there or NY crews active in Florida, the Ruggiero crew (Genovese) was busted in 2006, the Artuso crew (Gambino) in 2008, the Chilli crew (Bonanno) in 2005 and 2009, and the Maragni crew (Colombo) in 2011. As I've said, there has been a major drop-off in cases since afterward.

I haven't really seen anything regarding the ports in Miami since 2005. You still see the bookmaking networks extending down there from the Northeast, at least to a degree. The LCN has a fair amount of legitimate investments there. And you do see scams (healthcare, check-cashing) from time to time. But the pace and scope slowing is undeniable. You're seeing the same decrease in the mob's footprint in Florida that we've seen in Connecticut, Springfield, etc.

If people want want to believe there are a still a bunch of crews in the state, there's little info to base that on right now. And if they want to declare it as fact, they better be able to tell everyone what crews, who's running them, what they're involved in - and most of all - how exactly they came by this information.

Johnny1and1 has the low down on: Florida, Connecticut, Canada, and Aruba. Fucking who knew! Correct me if I missed one of the 48 contiguous.

Killing it with the frequent flyer miles bud.


Does it ever get weird or lost when you talk to your Alt newyorkempire? How many times you have to reread the conversation to keep it straight.
More than 5?

It's Angelo from the RD forum all over again.

Will you PLEASE join one of our calls? To quote Men of Respect: "No.. Just friends."

We love and respect you, we don't want to steamroll you. Trust me, how many people do you talk about this subject with IRL? You get to shoot the shit with others with interest in the subject and while we disagree, we are all honest. Perhaps I can even arrange a call between you and Michael DiLeonardo and Sal Mangiamelli and you can ask a former Gambino Capodecina and a Gambino associate whatever you want. If that's something youd' be interested in I'll try and broker it. As for us mafia nerds- Rick, B., Tony, kiduknow, Cheech, we delve into other topics, its very informal. Consider it, amico nos, you're one of us. Even though you're from Joe the Boss' side.

Don't want to give out your number, go to google voice and register an anonymous one for free. You're busy with a family, most of us are, you schedule a day/time and we'll all be flexible. Seriously, it'll be fun. You don't need to come heavy.

I can get a hold of Johnny1and... if that's what you are trying do. If not disregard

[JeremyTheJew]

Isnt Balsamo the guy that the one site said was the new street boss after petey red died??
Cosa nostra news i think it was

[OcSleeper]

You're thinking of Michael Ragusa
https://www.cosanostranews.com/2019/11/ ... e.html?m=1

[JeremyTheJew]

You're thinking of Michael Ragusa
https://www.cosanostranews.com/2019/11/ ... e.html?m=1

Yes yes thank u

[OcSleeper]

Calisi and Campanella sentenced. Balsamo and Messina to be sentenced tomorrow.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/27/alleged-g ... reddit.com

[johnny_scootch]

That article has Nicky Slash aged 54? That has to be a typo right?

24 months, he got off easy.

[OcSleeper]

I thought it was wrong too and I meant to check to see what I had written down. From the original indictment he was listed as 63 so yeah looks like they made a typo.

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

[johnny_scootch]

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

He's in the photo with his son and he certainly looks the part, right out of central casting.

Looks like that's Calisi's son in the picture with him too, I wonder if he's in the life also?

[TommyGambino]

The government wanted 33 they pled to 24 months, not bad at all

[JohnnyS]

I thought it was wrong too and I meant to check to see what I had written down. From the original indictment he was listed as 63 so yeah looks like they made a typo.

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

His dad is with the Gambinos.

[johnny_scootch]

I thought it was wrong too and I meant to check to see what I had written down. From the original indictment he was listed as 63 so yeah looks like they made a typo.

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

His dad is with the Gambinos.

Interesting, the article insinuated he was made are you confirming? I don't think Pogo has him listed.

[aray22]

A lot of resources spent to lock guys up for a year and a half. The feds will have to have a come to Jesus moment at some point on if it's worth all the time and resources for cases without murders or heavy drugs. It's not the 90s anymore.

[JohnnyS]

I thought it was wrong too and I meant to check to see what I had written down. From the original indictment he was listed as 63 so yeah looks like they made a typo.

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

His dad is with the Gambinos.

Interesting, the article insinuated he was made are you confirming? I don't think Pogo has him listed.

I don't know if he's made but he was a Gambino associate.

[B.]

There were Campanellas made with both the Genovese and Bonanno Family who used the "Beans" nickname, so I assume they are related. Not sure about these ones.

[JohnnyS]

I thought it was wrong too and I meant to check to see what I had written down. From the original indictment he was listed as 63 so yeah looks like they made a typo.

Interesting they call Campanella's father a mobster and mob member. I'm sure Capeci will have the sentencings in this week's GL and hopefully he has something on the father.

His dad is with the Gambinos.

Interesting, the article insinuated he was made are you confirming? I don't think Pogo has him listed.

I don't know if he's made but he was a Gambino associate.

Scratch that. I just checked my notes I was thinking of somebody else.