Buffalo native here, long time history buff and long time reader of this forum. When it comes to the Buffalo family, they ARE still active. There is still a heirachy in place (yes, where underlings kick up to the top and follow orders) and there has been a replenishment of young talent in the last decade. All this talk about them not being viable is bs. Members are still under surveillance by BPD and NYS Police, Im not sure about the Feds but they are thought to be viable per local and state law enforecement's definition. Giacomo may be reaching quite a bit in his assesement but hes not entirely wrong.