“Although designated as acting boss, D’Arco sensed he was getting “curved instructions” from Casso, who was transmitting the same information and directions he received to other Lucchese members. The curved instructions were designed to determine if D’Arco was faithfully carrying… — 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 Gotti was… — 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 we have… — Selwyn Raab 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 he received… — Selwyn Raab 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 wit deflated… — Selwyn Raab 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 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 River, incorporating… — Selwyn Raab 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 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 we are.” — 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 the wall… — 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 to refer… — Selwyn Raab 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 of the… — Selwyn Raab 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 rope line… — Selwyn Raab Copy Share Image
