Genovese Associate Admits Illegal Gambling

A member of the Genovese crime family has confessed to running an unlawful gambling operation.

In Brooklyn, New York, a man linked to the Genovese crime family, Salvatore Rubino, known as "Sal the Shoemaker," has admitted to running an illegal gambling operation. He used a shoe repair shop to hide his activities and send money to a well-known criminal family.

Details of the Guilty Plea

Rubino and four others are accused of being involved in the crime family's illegal activities. All of them have admitted to various crimes.

• Joseph Rutigliano, aka "Joe Box," consented to his part in the illegal betting operations.
• Mark Feuer agreed to similar charges.
• Joesph Macario, better known as "Joe Fish," submitted to racketeering charges.
• Carmelo "Carmine" Polito, reportedly a former acting captain of the family, plead to attempted extortion and racketeering connected to illegal gambling operations.

Impact and Investigation

The case shows how much harm these criminals do to communities. Law enforcement from different agencies worked together to investigate, which led to recent guilty pleas. Breon Peace, the U.S. Attorney, the FBI, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office all agree that this crime group has had a big impact.

Inside the Shoe Store

Looking closer at Rubino's operations shows more problems. Prosecutors say that Polito, who worked with Rubino, also managed an illegal online gambling site called PGWLines. This website allowed people to bet on sports, and when customers lost money, they were threatened until they paid back what they owed.

Law Enforcement's Stance

Peace commended the Nassau County Police Department and the New York City Police Department for working together to stop the illegal activities of the Genovese crime family. Peace also emphasized the strong and ongoing dedication of the police to enforce the law and protect people from crime.