Policy King, When we're talking about Chicago and New York, we have to compare Chicago ONE ON ONE with each of the New York families. You are correct.

That being said, Chicago and the 5 Families were basically all on an equal basis ONE ON ONE years ago.
The Genovese Powerhouse Family was ALLIED with Chicago giving them an edge over the other 4.

Flash forward to 2013.
Genovese
Gambino
3 other N.Y.Families.

Now, down here would be the other 5 remaining Families in America. Chicago, New Jersey, Philly, New England & Detroit.

Note: Chicago would be in better shape if the first string team had not retreated years ago.

There you have it: Reality 40 years ago versus Reality today.