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Charles Lucky Luciano was born in Italy but raised in New York City. He started as a lowly street gang member and rose to power to become the head of the American Mafia. 

In this episode we cover Luciano's rise from poor Italian immigrant to the Boss of Bosses. From beating up fellow school kids for money to being a hired gun and bootlegger. To eventually becoming the head of his own mafia family. 

Luciano would also become the head of the commission. The commission was the governing body of all mafia businesses nationwide and was primarily controlled by the five families of New York City. 

Listen to this episode as we deep dive into the life and crimes of Charles Lucky Luciano one of New York City's criminal legends.