The Five Families refer to five Italian American Mafia crime families that operate in New York City. In 1931, the five families were organized by Salvatore Maranzano following his victory in the Castellammarese War.

Gambino Crime Family Official Boss: Domenico "Italian Dom" Cefalù Acting/Street Boss: Lorenzo Mannino Underboss: Unknown Consigliere...

Nov 18, 2023 · The big five mafia families in New York — the Gambinos, the Genovese, the Bonannos, the Colombos and the Luccheses — are still very much around but their wings …

Mar 24, 2025 · In 1931, the Five Families were established among New York City’s mafia. They included the Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Bonanno, and Colombo crime families.

Mar 30, 2025 · Five Mafia members and associates have pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering and gambling charges for running an illegal betting operation in New York City, …

The Genovese crime family (pronounced [dʒenoˈveːze, -eːse]), also sometimes referred to as the Westside, is an Italian American Mafia crime family and one of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City and New Jersey as part of the American Mafia.

Dec 20, 2024 · The Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Colombo, and Bonanno crime organizations make up the Five Families of New York City's Italian-American Mafia, and though their power …

Mar 14, 2019 · Since 1931, five families have run New York's Italian-American Mafia: the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese.

Nov 10, 2023 · Fast forward to 2023, federal prosecutors in New York on 8 November announced the arrest of 16 members and associates of the Gambino crime family following an international operation alongside...

Aug 7, 2024 · After a series of power struggles and murders, mobster Charles “Lucky” Luciano established the “Commission,” a governing body headed by five New York City crime families.