“Mandelman, Stephen. Comrade Criminal: Russia’s New Mafiya. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1995.” — Selwyn Raab Comrade Copy Share Image
“The link between gangsters nicknamed for food—Benny Eggs and Johnny Sausage—prompted agents to refer to them as “Chin’s Breakfast Club.” — Selwyn Raab Breakfast Club Copy Share Image
“In D’Arco’s words, “It was like a forest and all the trees around it were organized-crime guys.” — Selwyn Raab Organized crime Copy Share Image
“Since the creation of the five families in 1931, the Lucchese borgata had proved to be the most stable and least divisive… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
“Casso the son detested the nickname, simmering with rage at anyone who used it, although he allowed a handful of close accomplices… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
“A singular hoax was displaying the agent wearing a paper bag mask, posing as an informer. “There’s no doubt that they think… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
“Boats were more to Gotti’s liking, and he piloted cigarette speedboats off the Florida and New York coasts; his boat in Florida… — Selwyn Raab River Copy Share Image
“Put it in their face,” Gotti urged Sammy the Bull Gravano. “They want to see fucking lions and tigers and that’s what… — Selwyn Raab Lion Copy Share Image
“Explaining his filing system to capo George Zappola, Casso noted that he catalogued top-notch car thieves under the letter C. Gaspipe’s sharp… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
“Seizing on the reduced-ranks situation, Gotti urged Gigante to reinforce his family with forty additional men. Sammy the Bull Gravano knew that… — Selwyn Raab Family Copy Share Image
“Nevertheless, the inquiry turned up evidence to prove that with the help of mobsters, Post officials were dumping newspapers into the East… — Selwyn Raab Journalism Copy Share Image
“Massino’s crew stashed stolen expensive men’s suits in a warehouse in the Corona section of Queens, and propelled the clothes on a… — Selwyn Raab Fashion Copy Share Image
“Although designated as acting boss, D’Arco sensed he was getting “curved instructions” from Casso, who was transmitting the same information and directions… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
“A white, gummy substance smeared on the club’s plate-glass window blocked a view of the interior from the sidewalk. Inside, signs on… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
