Upstate New York Mafia

The DeStefano Leadership Chart lists the membership of this Syracuse, New York-based crew headed by Anthony DeStefano.

The Valenti Family Leadership Chart lists the membership of this Rochester, New York-based Family headed by Frank Valenti.

Sharkey Ehrenreich was a colorful, old-school bookie affiliated with the Magaddino Family of Buffalo, New York.

A “one-of-a-kind” hierarchical snapshot depicting the true breadth and scope of this iconic Cosa Nostra Family.

The Anthony Guarnieri Regime Leadership chart lists the membership of this regime based in Binghamton, New York.

The NYS "Capitol Region" Underworld Gangs Leadership Chart featuring DiCocco Brothers Gambling Network of Schenectady, New York.

The New York State Capitol Regions Underworld Leadership Chart series featuring the Tony Bernardi Gang of Schenectady, New York.

The New York State Capitol Regions Underworld Leadership Chart series featuring the Louis Farone Gang of Saratoga Springs.

Antonio (Tony Romeo) became widely known to law enforcement and the media as Binghamton’s “gambling czar,” but he was much more than that. 

In the final chapter of the Sicilian Blood Vendetta story, we take a closer look into the life of George Colletti.

The murder of Camillo Caiozzo was a notorious event during the 1920s and would alter the course of organized crime in this country.

The Falcone Regime Leadership chart lists the membership of this regime based in Utica, New York and headed by Salvatore and Joseph Falcone.

A World War II veteran and well-liked member of his Endicott, NY neighborhood, Salvatore (Blackie) Aleccia also led a darker double life.

Although largely unknown outside his bailiwick, one of the most iconic gambling kingpins to operate in Upstate New York was Schenectady’s own Tony Bernardi.

Bartolo Guccia may have claimed he was a lowly fishmonger, but his appearance at the infamous 1957 Apalachin Meeting tells a different story.