This is a great topic and I completely agree with both of you guys. Yes, it is still alive and active but we cannot deny it is decaying and has been decaying for some time. I really see the five families eventually being taken over by the Sicilians. Doesn't the Gambino's have, I believe four zip operating crews and look at it's top administration. The Genovese is another one. The American Italians today are not the same as the American Italians of the old days simple fact. Personally and put me on a cross for saying it. The Zips need to run it all to keep it going strong....

P.S. if anyone cares, I just popped my cherry and became a made member ( this site)but in my mind it was with the Colombo family....