A longshoreman rightfully had his registration revoked because there was substantial evidence that he had associated with members of two organized crime families who had also been convicted of racketeering activity, a state appeals court has ruled.

An Appellate Division, First Department panel has decided to confirm the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor’s decision to revoke longshoreman Joseph Ferdico’s registration and to deny a petition lodged by Ferdico concerning his registration status.