Rise of the Mafia
Organized crime in early 20th century New York was marked by chaos and competition among various groups. The roots of the Mafia can be traced to Italian immigrants who brought their criminal traditions with them, leading to the dominance of small gangs in neighborhoods like Little Italy and East Harlem. The eventual collaboration among these factions culminated in the formation of the Five Families and the Commission, establishing a more organized structure within the underworld.In this clip
From this podcast
Everything Everywhere Daily
The Five Families and How Organized Crime Became Organized
Related Questions