Tony dies presumably by New York's hand (sorry i like it better if he dies). Paulie rises to the top of the New Jersey family because of his good relationship with New York. However, Paulie is not a smart guy and gets busted by the feds. Benjamin, who was in Christopher's crew and raised to the rank of acting capo makes a play for the top spot (since he is one of the only characters I remember on the show). AFter a two month bloody war, Benjamin becomes the boss.