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#2140. Maggie
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Who controled the crime syndicate in New York and New Jersey in the late 1920s and early 1930s?
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dave_fl
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Abner 'Longy' Zwillman was head of the New Jersey mob in that era until 1959 when he was murdered.
New Yor, in the late 1920's was controlled by two warring factions, Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano. Both were murdered by younger up and coming mobsters and the New York area was divided up into 5 'families.' Main leaders at that time were Charles 'Lucky' Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Joe Adonis, Frank Costello, Joe Bonanno, Vito Genovese. The 5 family structure still exists today in New York.
Apr 29 00, 3:35 PM
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Odonnell
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Salvatore Maranzano was the first and only 'Boss of Bosses' in the U.S. Originally from the Castellemmare del Gulfo in Sicily, Maranzano was one of the very few well educated mafiosi, studying in the seminary in his home town, but when he came to the U.S. originally in 1918, he had given up his ambitions to become a priest and settled for the world of Organized Crime. Although Maranzano brought new ideas to organized crime he still carried with him the old ways of settling vendettas with violence as the 'Mustache Petes' -- the old guard of mafiosi that Maranzano held in contempt for their lack of forward thinking. In the early 20's, Maranzano had bounced back and forth between the U.S. and Sicily, but in 1927 he was sent back the U.S. by the most powerful Mafia boss in Sicily, Don Vito Cascio Ferro to begin taking over the for the old guard and 'mainlanders' that were already established. Maranzano began to align himself with individuals from his native town of Castellemmare del Gulfo: Joseph Bonnano; Joseph Profaci; and Stefano Magaddino -- all of which had been sent over by Don Vito as well. One of these 'mainlanders' was Joe 'The Boss' Masseria, who realized that Maranzano was a force to reckon with. In 1928, Joe the Boss began an all-out war with the Maranzano faction figuring he would easily suppress the Castellemaresses because of the sheer numbers that he had working for him. This battle for power became known as the Castellemarese Wars and the death total across the country would end up around 50, but this number remains unclear due to the other underworld killings surrounding bootlegging and other crimes. The war between the two factions lasted until 1931 when a young Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano decided to take matters into his own hands.
Apr 29 00, 4:44 PM
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New York:
GAMBINO -- The first boss of the Gambino family was Salvatore D'Aquila. He was the boss of Bosses until he was murdered in October, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He was succeeded by Frank Scalise, who was in control until 1931.
GENOVESE -- The Genovese family's first boss was Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria. He became the boss of bosses after the murder of Salvatore D'Aquila. He ruled until 1931.
LUCHESE -- The Luchese family was first led by Gaetano Reina. He was in control until 1930. From 1930 to 1953, the family was led by Gaetano Gagliano.
COLOMBO -- Joe Profaci was the first boss of this family that originally beared his name. He ruled from 1930 to 1962.
BONANNO -- Cola Schiro was the first boss of the Bonanno family. He was the boss until 1930. He was succeeded by Salvatore Maranzano.
New Jersey: The only established faction of LCN in the state was in Newark. Its first boss was Filippo Amari. He ruled from the establishment of the family until his death in 1957.
 http://www.americanmafia.com/Cities/New_York_New_Jersey.html
Feb 03 08, 3:49 AM
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