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The Mafia's foothold on Staten Island isn't nearly as strong as when it was home to New York's most notorious crime families. Its reputation, however, still lingers, affecting a new crop of hustlers who are featured in this coming-of-age-series. The homegrown youngsters battle each other -- and the odds -- to emerge from the shadows and change the perception of the island. Will they break away from the temptations of the lifestyle they were born into, or will they fall victim to the mistakes of generations past? Cameras follow, among others, the granddaughter of Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and her boyfriend, plus the muscle of the crew, who never backs down from a good street fight. "Mob Wives" star Karen Gravano executive produces. Wikipedia