 DiNapoli dominated the New York City District Council of Carpenters through his ally Teddy Maritas.In 1981, DiNapoli, his brother Louis, and Maritas, were indicted on labor racketeering and extortion charges in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act indictment.DiNapoli allegedly became worried that Maritas might cooperate with law enforcement and received approval from the Genovese hierarchy to kill him.