Five families of new york
You're referring to the five families of New York City's organized crime scene, as depicted in the book and film "The Godfather"!
In the 1930s to the 1980s, the five families of New York City's organized crime scene were:
- The Bonanno Family: Founded by Charles "Carlo" Bonanno, this family was one of the original "Five Families" and was known for its involvement in labor racketeering, extortion, and drug trafficking.
- The Colombo Family: Founded by Charles "Charlie Lucky" Luciano, this family was known for its involvement in extortion, loan-sharking, and drug trafficking. They were also involved in the infamous "Colombo War" in the 1970s and 1980s.
- The Gambino Family: Founded by Carlo Gambino, this family was one of the most powerful and influential of the Five Families. They were involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and loan-sharking.
- The Genovese Family: Founded by Charles "Lucky" Luciano, this family was one of the original "Five Families" and was known for its involvement in labor racketeering, extortion, and drug trafficking. They were also involved in the infamous "Castellammarese War" in the 1920s and 1930s.
- The Lucchese Family: Founded by Gaetano "Tommy Guns" Lucchese, this family was known for its involvement in extortion, loan-sharking, and drug trafficking. They were also involved in the infamous "Lucchese War" in the 1980s.
It's worth noting that the Five Families were not officially recognized as a formal organization, and their activities were often shrouded in secrecy. However, the term "Five Families" has become a popular way to refer to the major organized crime families in New York City during this period.