Scott Burnstein

Fmr. Philly Mob Boss “Skinny Joey” Merlino Almost Got His Hands On A Gardner Museum Painting From His Boston Crew For ‘Making’ Them, Per New Book

March 15, 2026 -- In the late 1990s, the Philadelphia mafia's newly-launched New England crew discussed gifting a nearly-priceless stolen...

Despite Claims Of Not Getting A Fair Trial, Buffalo Mobster Peter Gerace, Jr. Fails In Effort To Have RICO Conviction Tossed, Now Faces Murder Case

March 11, 2026 — United States District Court Judge Lawrence Vilardo has denied Buffalo mafia figure Peter Gerace, Jr. a...