What surprises me is that, apparently, Al Bruno never kicked up any money to the Genovese administration.

According to Anthony Arilotta, he would "only" send down a van full of liquor and italian products for christmas. That was his only kick up.

Also, when Arilotta was made by the Genovese Family, he was told not to tell anything to Bruno. Bruno eventually figured it out but he was never officially told that his protégé has been made.