ation of approximately two hundred fifty formally inducted members and several hundred associates" ( Cummings and Volkman 7). The Gambino family made millions every year in narcotics extortion, and illegal gambling; these were just a few of the operations that they used.
             In order to be boss of the Gambino family one must have many things, such as a good business sense, and unquestioning loyalty. John Gotti is one of those men who possesses these qualities. Mr. Gotti is currently the head of the Gambino family."At age fifty-nine, which is a young age by mafia standards, he is the most notorious of all organize crime leaders"(9 Cummings and Volkman 7).
             Like many immigrants have done in the past, John Gotti's parents came to this country to make a better living for themselves. Fannie and John Sr. came to New York and lived in Harlem. At that time Harlem was divided into two parts, "Black Harlem and Italian Harlem" ( Cummings and Volkman 9). The Gotti's lived in Italian Harlem, which was the east side of New York City, and this is w
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