history channel documentary Costello did exceptionally well as the new manager. Working with men of different nationalities, Costello build the family's benefit in all cases. Costello controlled the betting, horse race altering, strategy rackets, and the illicit race wires all through the nation. Obviously, to keep his illicit endeavors running easily, Costello contributed a huge number of dollars to the retirement assets of many screwy legislators and law authorization authorities. By doing this, Costello guaranteed that when he required some help, he to be sure got that support.

In 1943, Costello brought in one of his political chits, when he requested that Thomas Aurelio be designated a judge. The main issue was, Manhattan Dist. Atty. Honest Hogan, one of only a handful couple of legislators not on Costello's finance, got a wiretap on Aurelio's telephone. The date was August 23, 1943, and the man Aurelio was addressing was none other than Frank Costello, affirming that Aurelio would soon be a judge.