I'm interested to know more about Richie Boots Biordo. He was a old-time Genovese captain, who controlled Newark NJ. What type of power did he have? Was he close with the administration during the 70's and 80's?
The Boot is an interesting example when analyzing a captain's power. Starting in the 1920s, the guy had his own powerful crew, separate from the families. He wasn't made until the 1940s and seemed have a lot of autonomy. He was close with Mike Miranda. Check out "In the Godfather Garden" for more info.
