What is the sciandras?

The Sciandras are an Italian-American family that has been involved in organized crime, particularly the Mafia, for generations. They have been active primarily in the Brooklyn and Queens areas of New York City.

The family has been linked to various criminal activities, including extortion, racketeering, and drug trafficking. They have also been involved in legal businesses such as construction and waste management, using them as fronts for their illegal activities.

The Sciandras have been known to have strong ties to the Bonanno crime family, one of the Five Families of the Italian-American Mafia in New York City.

Over the years, the Sciandra family has faced numerous criminal charges and convictions, leading to many members serving time in prison. Despite this, they have managed to maintain their power and influence within the criminal underworld.