Westies
The Westies were a New York City-based Irish American organized crime gang, responsible for racketeering, drug trafficking, and contract killing. They were partnered with the Italian-American Mafia and operated out of the Hell's Kitchen... Wikipedia
Founder: James Coonan
Allies: Gambino crime family
Founding location: Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Membership (est.): 15 members and 100 associates
Rivals: Mickey Spillane's gang
Territory: Manhattan and New Jersey