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Speaking at the presentation of Rifiuti Spa or Refuse Inc, a report compiled by Italian environmental advocacy group Legambiente, the minister said that laws differentiating between "types of waste" are critical to effectively prosecute those involved in Eco-Mafia activities.

SIXTY members of Skegness Ladies' Probus Club were entertained by the exploits of former Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Brightmore when he addressed their latest meeting recently.

The latest take down against the Bonnano crime family which included reputed boss Vincent "Vinny TV" Badalamenti has left the once robust crime mafia family rudderless says Brooklyn DA's office chief investigator Joseph Ponzi.A Ponzi refered to Badalamenti as "the last man standing" of the upper management of the Bonanno family .

On Valentine's Day, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement -- better known as "The Mob Museum" -- will open its doors in Las Vegas.

Here is the interview of Karen Gravano the daughter of Gambino crime family mobster Sammy “the bull” Gravano on ABC’s 20/20: Sins of the Father. Sammy Gravano a convicted mobster was once a leader with in the Gambino family of the New York Mafia and was involved in 19 murders. Karen discusses her life and the ups and downs of growing up with a dad in the mafia. Karen is releasing a new book called ” Mob Daughter “. Karen is also one of the star’s of the new hit show “Mob Wives“.

With just a few days left until the opening of the downtown mob museum, we're looking at some of the key events from the days of organized crime in Las Vegas.

The families of the 19 people murdered by mob rat Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano do not want his daughter, Karen, to profit from a new book about her life as a mafia brat.

I didn't think it was such a good idea when Kushner came out with his mafia joke book earlier this month, telling hilarious tales of "Not so wise guys" and "dumbfellas." Some of his jokes go like this: "Why was the stupid hit man hospitalized? He was sent to blow up a car and burned his lips on the tailpipe." Kushner, 59, is quick to note that this ... (more)

Fortunato Zagaria, in power since 1998, is accused of threatening the previous mayor not to take action against Michele Zagaria , the Casalesi chieftain who was arrested last year.

This weeks episode of Mob Scene with George Anastasia looks into the feds ongoing investigations into some Philadelphia Mafia cold cases. With reputed Philly mob boss Joe “Uncle Joe” Ligambi and several reputed high ranking mobster co-defendants being charged last may with racketeering linked to gambling and loan sharking the feds have been probing for any ties to some unsolved gangland murders. The feds would like to strengthen what some consider a weaker case with possible murder charges against some of the defendants.