I know nothing about New England. Are they actually a viable "Family" or does Boston operate separately from Rhode Island, etc.? I would imagine that the Irish control more of Boston than the Italians . . . but I could be completely wrong.

I know people have discussed this on here often, but I never understood the sociological reasons behind the inability of Italians to establish a lasting family in California. It seems like the predominance of biker gangs there may be part of the reason, but I just never understood it.