Anthony Salerno, known as “Fat Tony,” was one of the most powerful Mafia bosses in New York City during the 1970s and 1980s. He secretly ran the Genovese crime family while appearing to be only a front boss, allowing him to stay out of the spotlight. A lesser-known fact is that Salerno controlled major concrete and construction contracts in New York, deciding which companies could work on big projects and earning millions behind the scenes. His influence stayed hidden for years, until he was con