The true power of that Family has always been with the Bronx and East Harlem factions. Buddy Luongo was named acting boss and with the Commission trial winding down, Vic and Gas chose an opportune time to remove him permanently. Ducks, Tom Mix and Christie Tic wouldn't have time to sort the mess so they made their move. The power shift to Brooklyn set that Family back 50 years. Also keep in mind they ousted Mariano Macaluso and Neil Migliore from the administration (underboss and acting consigliere) once they took over.