The 5 Mafia Families of New York

From their origins to the height of their power, delve into the history of these influential crime organizations that shaped the underworld of the Big Apple. Uncover the key figures, pivotal moments, and the lasting impact of the Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, Colombo, and Bonanno families. A captivating journey through decades of organized crime that left an indelible mark on New York City's history.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:24 Leading up to the families
4:29 The five families’ formation
6:21 The commissions’ formation
7:40 Decline of the mafia
8:20 Original and current family bosses
10:02 Territories
12:04 Mafia boss succession
16:51 Profaci/colombo family
19:48 Mangano/Gambino family
22:15 Luciano/Genovese family

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