Mr. Zaccaro has been accused of mob ties, accusations he has denied.

However, Castellano's businesses, and those of his sons, only thrived due to their mob ties.

When the Giuliani administration banned the six firms in October, officials asserted that the owners were suspected of having mob ties.

Hardly anyone says all teamster officials with mob ties are out, though.

The United States Justice Department is investigating the mob ties.

Mr. Santucci says he knew of no mob ties.

She connects him with her uncle, Johnny Scarano, a gentleman's club owner with mob ties.

The Government is seeking to oust the council's leadership and take over the union because of alleged mob ties.

The Trashers have since been disbanded and Galante is currently incarcerated for alleged mob ties.

Companies that bid for the contract will have to show city investigators that they have no mob ties or questionable backgrounds.