The phrase "mob ties" refers to connections or relationships that someone has with organized crime groups. It means that the person is closely associated with or involved in illegal activities carried out by these groups. Full definition
Hevesi, who during his time in office issued many instructive audits of waste and malfeasance in public authorities, government agencies, and local governments, and who in 2005 stopped the New York State Thruway Authority from awarding a 46 million dollar contract to a construction company with mob ties, was discovered in the course of his 2006 re-election campaign to be an abuser of state vehicles. (qtng.dreamhosters.com)
A contractor whose former company was suspected of mob ties won $ 37 million in taxpayer - funded NYC contracts last year — despite his history of blocking investigations into his prior company. (nystateofpolitics.com)
DEALS — Daily News's Greg Smith: «A contractor whose former company was suspected of mob ties won $ 37 million in taxpayer - funded city contracts last year — despite his history of blocking investigations into his prior company. (politico.com)