Now a days that may b true but 20 years ago u couldn't b more wrong. With guys like the chin gigante around u did not go against the orders from new york if u knew what was in yur best interest
There were no "orders" issued from NY on this matter. The Philly Mob makes their own decisions, they simply "reach out" to NY to see what their stance is. Look, if Merlino had killed Stanfa the NY Comission would have backed Merlino unless he was not cooperating on their joint ventures.
Just like Caponigro no?
Dont know who that is, I am assuming its an example of something to contradict what I said. I could be wrong, no doubt. One thing I am not is stubborn. If someone proves me wrong, I admit it. So I am assuming thats what your referring to? If so fill me in cause I obviously think I am right and am always open to learning!
thebarber is correct if we're talking back in the early 1980's. After Phil Testa was killed, Scarfo want to New York to make sure everyone knew he was not behind it. The Genovese family basically decided what would happen. Who would take over, who would retire in Florida, and who would die. Scarfo was put in as boss, being supported by the Genovese. They had actually wanted him to take over before but Scarfo had felt Testa deserved it more.
Fast forward and you had the Gambinos putting their guy (Stanfa) in charge. Obviously many of the local guys in the Merlino faction didn't care for this though.
Most recently, in one of his weekly videos George Anastasia was talking about how the Genovese and Gambino families have wanted Ligambi to change up his administration; replacing Mazzone and Borghese with Staino and Lucibello. But the implication was it's ultimately Ligambi's decision.
In sum, it appears there is still a certain amount of influence from New York but the ties between the families are too fractured for them to be able to call the shots like they used to.