Organize crime tends to do very well during economic stagnation as people need loans, play more vice and fall into depression.

Im sure some NYC gangsters made some serious cash through various rackets during and post 2008 recession. Although the drug market is somewhat downplayed by the feds and the cartels are moving the bulk of it, the LCN still has a network which can provide a service.

The Canadian mafia is definitely in a richer position. Just think of the [BadWord]-Caruanas, the Coluccio brothers and Commisso.