 In July 2013, it was reported that Cali turned down the position of boss of the family.In August 2015, "New York Daily News" reported Cali had taken over as acting boss of the Gambino family.A September 29, 2018, report stated that Cali "infused the family with 'zips' — hoodlums from the old country — and bulked up its heroin and OxyContin business".