Dominick Cicale on Making $10M as a Bonanno Captain, Taxed Earners But Not Shooters (Part 9)

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Dominick Cicale, a former Bonanno mafia captain, recently shared insights into his rise within the organization and financial accomplishments. Upon becoming an official captain, Cicale's crew expanded to 27 men through internal promotions and repositioning as other leaders were incarcerated. His crew was divided into earners and shooters, following a directive from Vinny Basciano, who decided that only earners would be taxed, while shooters putting their lives at risk would be exempt.

Cicale revealed that within five years, he amassed approximately $10 million, primarily through legitimate ventures such as real estate and construction. Despite his earnings, he faced internal struggles, including dealing with Vinny's compulsive gambling habits which nearly cost Cicale $1 million. Personal drama also intertwined with his mafia responsibilities. Vinny suspected Cicale’s daughter's mother of exposing his extramarital affairs to his wife, leading to threats of violence, which Cicale had to manage discreetly to protect his family while maintaining mafia loyalty.