The Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra (Italian: [ˈkɔːza ˈnɔstra, ˈkɔːsa -], Sicilian: [ˈkɔːsa ˈnɔʂː (ɽ)a]; "our thing" [3]), also referred to as simply Mafia, is a criminal society and criminal organization originating on the island of Sicily and dates back to the mid-19th century.

La Cosa Nostra evolved from the Sicilian Mafia and is one of the foremost organized criminal threats to American society. Translated into English it means “this thing of ours.”

These organizations are often referred to by its members as Cosa Nostra (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkɔːza ˈnɔstra, ˈkɔːsa -], "Our Thing" or "This Thing of Ours") and by the American government as La Cosa Nostra (LCN).

2014年9月2日 · Some of the most popular films and television shows of all time focus on the mob. The money. The power. The respect. It’s all glorified and ingrained into our culture. Many people only know what is depicted in films and television shows. Here is a glimpse into reality: La Cosa Nostra is governed by 10 laws or “commandments.”

2021年10月14日 · However, this marked the beginning of the Sicilian Mafia’s operations in America, the extent of which would only be discovered 70 years later. Here’s a brief overview of La Cosa Nostra (which literally translates as ‘our thing’) and …

"Alleged Street Boss And Underboss Of La Cosa Nostra Family Charged With Murder And Racketering Offenses In White Plains Federal Court". Archived from the original on July 5, 2017.

5 天之前 · Earlier today and throughout the past few weeks, in federal court in Brooklyn, five members and associates of the Luchese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra pleaded guilty to multiple crimes, including racketeering, money laundering and illegal gambling related to criminal activities throughout New York City. The proceedings were held before United States …

2024年12月4日 · Sicilian Mafia is a hierarchically structured organization of criminals in Sicily, Italy.

La Cosa Nostra (en el lenguaje común llamada genéricamente mafia siciliana o simplemente mafia) es una expresión utilizada para indicar una organización criminal mafiosa-terrorista presente en Sicilia (Italia) y en muchas otras partes del mundo. 3

2024年5月26日 · The Sicilian Mafia, known as La Cosa Nostra ("Our Thing"), has a long and complex history in the United States. Born out of the feudal system in 19th-century Sicily, the Mafia emerged as a powerful organized crime syndicate that would eventually extend its reach across the Atlantic.