Commuters and Gangsters

Read Doherty’s story on commuting gangsters: “Mobsters are just like everyone else – it’s simple demographics. The money is moving to the suburbs and the Mafia follows the money,” says Selwyn Raab. For years, Raab covered the Mob for the New York Times. His 2005 book, “The Five Families,” traces the Italian Mafia from its beginnings through the first years of the 21st century.

“Another reason these guys move to the suburbs is they think they’ll be harassed less,” Raab says. “The FBI isn’t as deeply entrenched there.”