How often do they open the books and can other families like Philly or Jersey just make guys whenever they please or do all remaining families incl. Chicago need permission from NY to make anybody?

Also, who decides? all the families or just a few of them?

The whole thing is how strong you are and how much power you got and how fucking mean you are—that's what makes you rise in the mob. Every day's a fucking struggle, because you don't know who's looking to knock you off, especially when you become a captain or boss. Every day, somebody's looking to dispose of you and take your position. You always got to be on your toes. Every fucking day is a scam day to keep your power and position."