Does anybody know if the Cosa Nostra (mafia) is still around in New York? I have wondered this many times.

Sometimes I think that they rooted most of them out, but then other times I think they are just underground like they used to be.

There is speriodically something in the news, like when some Gambino's were busted a few months back after Johnny Boy died, and they were caught with some extortion scheme at the waterfronts.

If you could provide any information, I would appreciate it.