In general the NE crew is very quiet these days. I understand that they are not nearly as powerful as they once were (no family anywhere is), but I get the feeling that NE may indeed be regrouping so to speak.

And if they are doing it, kudos to them. Because they are quiet and low key. So whatever guys are still active up that way I gotta believe they consulted one another and came up with this particular game plan for reorganization.

They were always a small and tight crew. Lot of killings up that way, but not typically between mafia members. Patriarca ran a tight ship and was well respected by his men.