Friends of Ours

The Five Families of New York City are not the only Italian-American crime families considered part of the American mafia.

This collection includes in-depth, original stories on various mafia families, crews and regimes throughout the United States and Canada, including a specific look at different regimes and crews within the Five Families.

You'll also find a a selection of biographies about mafiosi who operated outside New York City and others who operated under the the Five Families umbrella.

Mobster Frederico Randaccio, better known as Lupo the Wolf, was the underboss of the Magaddino Crime Family in Buffalo, New York. His reputation as a top strong-arm man, capable enforcer, and competent killer in Buffalo's underworld would soon precede him everywhere he went.

The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Mafia Families both planted their mob flags in the small city of Youngstown, Ohio. Although these two mafia families were allies, money is king. And the best way to keep the money in your court is to eliminate your enemies.

Sonny Pompay was a notorious Upstate New York racketeer and strong arm enforcer active in bootlegging, gambling, and more with his even more notorious partner Doc Farone.