I'm not going to get deep into the NY vs chicago discussion but the Luchesse are and have always been the #3 strongest family in the country . This I know for sure , they don't get the credit they deserve because of the Casso disaster .

genovese are clear 1, Gambino a strong 2, Luchesse 3 and that's all I really know for certain. If I were to guess id say Bonnano 4 as I still think they have some lucrative drug rackets . Chicago is certainly viable family and above all other non NY and maybe 1 or so of the NY but given the lack of indictments it's clear illegal activity is down