Two things-1-Boston is more powerful than Rhode Island (hands down), and that being said 2- It doesn't matter if Boston is stronger because the family is a mess. Members (and it's more like 20 active on the street) do not work together much, there are serious players for sure, but as far as a FAMILY-no. There are no fortune 500 schemes..Carmen got popped trying to sell bad loom as soon as he poked his head out, Tony did not respect the Feds enough, the two most powerful capos (one from Boston , one from Rhode Island) turned informant, Peter is not trying to go back to the can at his age, and any young guy making money is selling drugs. Anyone who is treating the Patriacas like an NY family is off the rocker.