They probably did, just not a significant presence like the New York City Families had.
I can't imagine being that close to the piers and not having any juice at all along the docks. If only through their "compare" in the New York City ILA locals when a favor was needed.
UR right NY...No longer I don't think Joey Merlino has any influence down where they used 2,..I'm just saying ,..when my old man was alive we(sometimes me)..their were quite a few trips down 2 Delaware ave....(now known as Columbus Blvd.) and seeing some cohorts talk 2 dad...Pappy Ippolito & Peter Maggio comes 2 mind....I was not a stupid kid....
