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Vincent Basciano (file / credit: AP)

Ex-Mob Boss Turns On Accused Mafia Captain Vincent ‘Vinny Gorgeous’ Basciano

There was mob history in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday. For the first time, the boss of one of New York’s five families testified for the government.

2011/04/12

(Photo by Don Murray For The NY Post / Pool)

Mob Arrests Raise Issues Of Crime, Port Security

Law enforcement officials have called the stretch between Port Newark and Newark Liberty International Airport the most dangerous two miles in America.

2011/02/13

John "Sonny" Franzese arrives at federal court - Brooklyn, NY - Jun 15, 2010 - AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

Geriatric Gangster Receives 8 Years In Prison

Convicted mob boss John “Sonny” Franzese is so old, he knew Frank Sinatra in his heyday but a federal judge decided Friday that Franzese is not so old that he can avoid prison.

2011/01/14

John Gotti is seen in New York City - Jan 24, 1990 - Photo: MARK CARDWELL/AFP/Getty Images

Reputed Gotti Hitman Dies In Upstate NY Prison

A spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections confirmed that 71-year-old Anthony Rampino died Monday at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Hartford.

2010/12/21

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