The Gang's All Here!

January 24, 2011 at 3:17 P.M. "Errors" continue to be inserted and corrected in these blog posts by New Jersey's hackers.

Tom Hays, "Feds Make a Hit on the Mob," in The Record, January 21, 2011, at p. A-1. (127 charged in northeast sweep. All seven mafia organizations claim a "base" in New Jersey.)
Peter J. Sampson, "FBI Says New Jersey Suspects Shook Down Dockworkers," in The Record, January 21, 2011, at p. A-10.
Mitchell Maddox, Bruce Golding, Josh Margolin & Dan Mangan, "Mob Bust Packs City's 'Hood,'" in The New York Post, January 21, 2011, at pp. 8-9.

Additional sources focusing on New Jersey developments and new arrests for corruption will be listed soon:

The recent arrests of 127 members of the seven mafia families -- two fledgling organizations seem to be operating at the margins of the traditional five families from New York -- all of whom enjoy some degree of protection from New Jersey officials of various kinds, hint of a new era in law enforcement. The cozy relationship with state police and courts seems not to extend to Mr. Holder's Justice Department. ("New Jersey Mafia Steals Billions.")

The mob now controls much of the port area in Elizabeth, allegedly, and has great influence in the tiny municipalities near the Lincoln Tunnel and Fort Lee (G.W. Bridge) from which access to Manhattan is easy. This is to say nothing of Atlantic City's gambling and other "related" industries. ("Jim Florio and the Mafia in Atlantic City" and "More Mafia Figures Arrested in New Jersey.")

Among the distinguished Garden State residents arrested in this latest fed operation were the following individuals who are, reputedly, well-known north Jersey bella figuras: 1) Bobby "Glasses"; 2) Vinny "Carwash"; 3) "Jack-the-Whack"; 4) "Johnny Cash" (Menendez supporter?); 5) Junior "Lollipops" (child porn?). ("We don't know from nothing!" and "North Bergen is the Home of La Cosa Nostra" then "New Jersey is the Home of Child Molesters.")

"Big Nicky" Sacco from North Bergen, New Jersey had no comment on these arrests. The same is true of "Judges" Nino ("Skinny Nino") Falcone and Jay Romano. ("Jay Romano and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")

It is rumored that the Mocco brothers as well as the Manzos and Tacettas expressed relief at the arrests because "our streets are safe again." ("Mafia Influence in New Jersey Law and Politics" and "Martin Tacetta Didn't Do Nothing!")

Bobby Menendez may be more worried about Mr. Mora's pending trial. ("Does Senator Menendez Have Mafia Friends?" and "New Jersey's Joan Davis Murdered by the Mafia.")

"Among the [defendants] arrested on Thursday were union officials, two former police officers and a suspect in Italy."

All of these persons were rumored to have "affiliations" with New Jersey Democrats and, perhaps, to have contributed to the Democrats' "non-federal account." None expressed second thoughts concerning the Xanadu mall or recently cancelled tunnel project. ("New Jersey's Xanadu Catastrophe" and "Senator Bob Loves Xanadu!")

No doubt the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) deems these gentlemen to be highly ethical, like Debbie Poritz and Stuart Rabner. ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.")

Two features of these arrests are especially worrisome: First, the new Internet presence of the mafia in gambling and child porn distribution. ("Feds Break Up $500 Million Illegal Gambling Operation.") Second, the various Internet scams using addresses in Latin American countries, establishing a partnership between traditional mafia families with new Colombian and Mexican organizations that has resulted in millions of dollars flowing to organized crime in New Jersey. (Someone keeps inserting an "error" in the foregoing sentence: "Mexican" is a word with only one "c.")

Among the big time "alleged" hoods to go down in this bust is Stephen Deprio, 55, of Kenilworth, New Jersey who may have visited my sites. Mr. Deprio is alleged to run "rackets on the New Jersey waterfront for the Genovese crime family."

This same dapper gentleman is rumored to be a friend of Stephen Sweeney and Ray Lesniak, both of whom are distinguished members of the N.J. bar and politicians in New Jersey happily denying these "affiliations," I am sure, and proud of their ethics. I bet that Sweeney and Lesniak have served on their counties' ethics committees. (Da Capo! "Law and Ethics in The Soprano State.")

Other New Jersey residents and pillars of their communities nabbed in this raid were: "Albert Cernadas, 75, of Union, New Jersey, former President of ILA Local 1235 ... Nunzio LeGrasso, 60, of Florham Park, New Jersey, Vice President of Local 1478, [alleged fan of the "most ethical" Richard J. Codey, Esq.,] and Richard Dehmer, 75, of Springfield, New Jersey. Along with Deprio[,] they were charged with racketeering conspiracy, extortion, bookmaking, loan sharking, and illegal gambling, among other counts."

As long as such individuals are typical or even "representatives" of the persons involved in union activity supporting Democrat politicians in New Jersey, it is likely that Trenton's nightmare of political corruption in a failed state government and court system will continue. More information and sources will follow in this matter. ("New Jersey's Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight.")

I wonder whether Barbara Keshishian or her union are suspects in these continuing investigations? New Jersey's Teachers' Union is said to be under examination by federal authorities for its unusual "finances." ("Civility.")

Sources:

January 19, 2011:

Jeff Pillets, "Ex-Agency Chief Gets $98,400 Pension: Part-Time Positions Added to His Benefits," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. A-1. (Ed Hynes boosted his state pension -- from the fund which is $54 BILLION "short" -- after all of 7 years in public life, thanks to political appointments, in order to "get" $98,400 for life. Mr. Hynes is 64 years-old.)
Patricia Alex & Leslie Brody, "23 Charter Schools Receive Thumbs Up: Hebrew Academy Among Approvals," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. A-1. (Stuart Rabner approves of this "deal.")
Alexander McInnis, "Christie Presses for More Transparency From Sewerage Board," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. A-3. (596 employees, many of whom are related, 82 of whom earn more than $100,000 at the so-called Democrat patronage-mill in Newark, will have to "come clean.")
Ted Sherman, "Bribe 'Bagman' Gets 18 Months," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. A-4. (Michael Shaeffer, Hoboken resident and fan of Bobby Menendez, alleged "bagman" for the Hudson County organization goes down for 18 months. Bring your toothbrush, Michael.)
Maryclaire Dale, "Cyberbully Sentenced Over Photos," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. A-4. (Mathew Bean of Bergenfield, New Jersey -- "Malbus?" -- sentenced to state time.)
Michael Gartland, "Freeholder Clerk May be Asked to Give Up Post," in The Record, January 19, 2011, at p. L-3. (Jennifer Kleinman, an 11th hour Democratic appointee, may be ousted by incoming freeholders in Bergen County, unless she kicksback to the new pack of rats.)

January 20, 2011:

Karen Rouse, "Toll Collectors Face Job & Pay Cuts: Turnpike Seeks to Hire Private Firm," in The Record, January 20, 2011, at p. A-1. (Where did all the money go?)
Hannan Adeley, "Board Post Raises Issues: Mayor Questions Developer's Ties," in The Record, January 20, 2011, at p. L-1. (Steve "Money Bags" Castronova is appointed to land use board, despite "questionable" alliances in West Milford, New Jersey. Gambinos, allegedly?)
Peter J. Sampson, "Nurse gets 2 Years For Thefts: Sold $300,000 in Goods From St. Joseph's Hospital On-Line," in The Record, January 22, 2011, at p. L-3. (Angela De Varso, 34, of Garfield, New Jersey stole and sold surgery equipment -- alleged connections to organized crime are denied -- even though patients' welfare may have been endangered.)

January 21, 2011:

John Reinbach, "MVC Clerk Charged With Selling Fake License for $6,000," in The Record, January 21, 2011, at p. A-1. (Among the many DMV clerks in the license selling business, Anne Marie Manfredonia and Hidelberto Salinas, both 43, were arrested for engaging in the lucrative business of selling GENUINE documents which, I was told, is more profitable than drugs and less dangerous if you are caught. If you want a celebrity name on your license, it costs a little more.)
Jean Reinbach, "Papers Sealed in Suit Alleging Cover-Up by Prosecutor," in The Record, January 21, 2011, at p. L-1. (One of many instances in New Jersey when judges protect tainted prosecutors [OAE?] and fellow judges covering-up for corrupt officials [Debbie Poritz?] by sealing a record of investigations. I will be devoting a future essay to this matter involving the Honorable Mark M. Russello, who denies connections to the Genovese crime family, and who -- allegedly -- protected dirty prosecutors who refused to look into corruption allegations in Bergen County. Similar allegations are circulating concerning both Hudson and Union County Prosecutors' offices and Superior Court judges in those counties. What a shock? No wonder they keep inserting "errors" in these essays.)

Do you speak to me of "ethics," Mr. Rabner? ("No More Cover-Ups and Lies, Chief Justice Rabner!")