Crime Families The Five Families of New York’s Mafia were established in the 1930s. Myth Fact None Al Capone was the boss of the Genovese crime family in New York. Myth Fact None The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre was an attack ordered by Al Capone to eliminate his rivals. Myth Fact None The Commission, a ruling body for organized crime families, was created by Lucky Luciano. Myth Fact None Meyer Lansky was an Italian-American mob boss who ran the Gambino family. Myth Fact None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular
