"Mafia," as the term is used today, refers to many well-structured hierarchical organizations dedicated to criminal pursuits within specific geographical
The 8 Most Infamous Crime Families in New York [List]
New York has had its fair share of infamous crime families over the year. Not to be outdone by Chicago, there are some certified gangsters that operated their criminal enterprises in New York. There actually seems to be somewhat of a resurgence of some of the crime families in Buffalo and Western New York. Recently, a WNY strip club owner, with alleged mob ties, was arraigned on federal charges. Back in June of 2020, a Buffalo teacher with alleged mafia connections was arrested on drug charges and linked to a corrupt former Drug Enforcement Agent.