It is a good ideal to stay friendly with as many New York families as one family can, but make sure your allied with one. Examples, San Jose was allied with Bonanno and Profaci families, New Orleans was allied with Costello, and Lucchese, Tampa was allied with Lucchese and Profaci, Philadelphia is allied with Gambino and Genovese historically.

Crews outside New York families, usually operate without much meddling from the family administration as long as they keep the envelopes coming with an occasional big fat envelope. The Capo of the crew is the boss for that crew and territories, but they still have to follow the policies set by the boss and commission.