My theory is that Buffalo was probably ready to flat line like some other families. And the L.E. wrote them off
Not realizing that :
1) They were much much bigger and stronger in their day then say a C.A. family. 2) Under estimating the potential in the Canada crew. To possibly step up and lead.
Even with them taking a HUGE hit going down from say 100 active guys to 30 They still can be viable at 30.
With the smaller families at their height they were at 40-50 so now they only have 0-5 members left so other families came in and they became like a crew of a bigger family.
I also think it possible they were lacking leadership after Todaro retired.
I also think that maybe the leadership emerged from the Canada crew.
Maybe they revived the family however, the power has shifted to Canada
Maybe until Canada stepped up the remnants were working with other families however, that has now changed.
So that is my theory It is speculation
However, it would make both Nicky and Rooster, Giacomo and Nickel Correct.
1) Nicky was right that there has not been anything verified in the news you cannot deny that, 2) Nicky was right that L.E. and other sources declared them dead.
3) Rooster, Giacomo and Nickel that are from the area are telling the truth about what they are seeing and hearing basically LCN guys doing LCN things regularly
4) The new indictment and arrests point to possibly a re-emergence of the family.
Again, not what they were at their height in membership and power also not completely dead, appears they are active and rebuilding at the moment.
What do you say guys ???????
Bensonhurst you've made a big error in your theory. I'm disappointed that Rooster didn't mention it, just shows how selective he is. You mentioned that "Even with taking taking a HUGE hit going down from say 100 active guys to 30 They still can be viable at 30." "With the smaller families at their height they were at 40-50 so now they only have 0-5 members left so other families came in and they became like a crew of a bigger family."
Here's the thing. By 1989, Buffalo was confirmed to have 45 members. So, by your own logic, Buffalo is in the league of the other smaller families.
That's why that theory doesn't work. Believe me, I don't have any problems with you having speculation, but that theory isn't possible because Buffalo had 45 members by 1989. And that was before the family began to feel the effects of law enforcement strain.
45 known or confirmed members...Most of the time there are more made men than L.E. knows. One just has to look to the 5 big families to understand this is true.
