Good blog but.....

Nick Corozzo is not the boss of the Gambino family. That's simply an internet rumor that has floated around for a long time. In the latest indictments he was identified as a captain. Though he is imprisoned, Peter Gotti is still the official boss of the family. Incidentally, Corozzo was set to become the new boss back in the 90's after the family finally prevailed on John Gotti to step down but he was indicted before that could happen. And since his indictment, it's unlikely that Dom Cefalu remained acting underboss. Also, the recent estimate in the New York Post for the Gambinos having 260 members is likely inflated. They had an article the year before that cited 175-200 members. It's not too realistic that the family made 60-85 members over the past year. The average estimate for the family's membership is about 200.

Mario Gigante is not the boss of the Genovese family. He was identified as a possible acting boss helping to lead the family, like several captains have, about five years ago. Danny Leo was the acting boss of the family but that stopped once he was indicted. The whole purpose of having an acting boss is because they are on the street. Both Barney Bellomo and Tino Fiumara are relatively fresh out of prison and reportedly laying low. Both have been named as potential successors to become boss but that has yet to happen. And historically, it's unlikely it would be Tino. The family's leadership has almost always come from the Manhattan and Bronx crews, while Tino's crew is based in Jersey. Also, Dominick Cirillo is not the consigliere. That's another internet rumor. As far as is known, though he is in prison, Jimmy Ida is still the official consigliere. However there have been a few reports that Larry Dentico or Andy Gerardo may have been consigliere at different points, if only in an acting capacity. Cirillo has always been identified as a captain or as the acting boss in the late 90's and before he was indicted in 2005. The Post article also inflated the Genovese membership at 270. The year before they also cited 175-200. Again, not likely they made 70-95 members in a 12 month period. The average estimate for the family is about 200.

It appears Vinny Basciano was set to become the new Bonanno boss but he was indicted before that could happen. And now that he's doing life, it's even less likely. Also, just like if he were imprisoned, now that he's been deported, Sal Montagna is likely no longer the acting boss of the family.

Steven Crea is still the official underboss of the Lucchese family, not the acting boss. Neil Migliore isn't the underboss but rather the last one on the street of a three man panel that consisted of him, Matty Madonna and Joe DiNapoli before the latter two were indicted in that big Lucchese bust in Jersey in 2007.

Finally, like others stated above, it's unlikely that Tommy Gieoli is still the acting boss of the Colombo family since his indictment.


This is all that's really known at present according to the latest reports -


Gambino Family
Boss: Peter "Petey Boy" Gotti (IP)
Ruling Panel: Daniel Marino, John Gambino, Robert Vernace
Underboss: Arnold "Zeke" Squitieri (IP)
Consigliere: Joseph "Jo Jo" Corozzo (IP)

Genovese Family
Boss:
Underboss: Venaro "Benny Eggs" Mangano
Consigliere: James "The Little Guy" Ida (IP)

Bonanno Family
Boss:
Underboss:
Consigliere: Anthony "TG" Graziano (IP)
Acting Consigliere: Vincent "Vinny T.V." Badalamenti

Lucchese Family
Boss: Vittorio "Vic" Amuso (IP)
Underboss: Steven "Wonderboy" Crea
Consigliere: Joseph "Joe C" Caridi (IP)

Colombo Family
Boss: Carmine "The Snake" Persico (IP)
Underboss: John "Sonny" Franzese (IP)
Consigliere: Joel "Joe Waverly" Cacace (IP)