Pizzaboy is a tremendous asset to this site, his knowledge of the bronx guys is unparalleled. I agree, a lot of internet kids come on here and wish they can be thrown back to 1958 in east new york brooklyn.
Merlino doesnt need crime, he did 11 years and doesnt want to go back. His name alone will make him money. In fact, the kids that come on this board can probably pay keep him rich if merlino goes into whatever business.
I can imagine merlino charging a g-note to take a picture with him and some of the guys on this board blowing out their credit cards to do it.