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Top gang member on Long Island admits guilt in shocking 2016 murders of two teenage girls
As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the defendant was linked to eight killings prosecutors called senseless and barbaric.
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As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the defendant was linked to eight killings prosecutors called senseless and barbaric.
MS-13 leader Alexi Saenz faces 40 to 70 years in prison for racketeering and firearms charges in a case involving eight murders.
A team of county, state and federal law enforcement arrested 31 defendants for 18 recent shootings.
A state Appeals Court overturned Drago's previous conviction, ruling a previous prosecutor made several mistakes.
Hector Valencia Gomez, who family and friends say was mistakenly targeted, was killed back in September.
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
It's said to be one of the most brutal crimes ever on Long Island. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been following the case and has the latest from the courthouse in Central Islip.
Federal prosecutors say Escobar lured five men to their deaths at a park in Central Islip. One managed to get away.
Leniz Escobar is accused of luring a group of young men to a wooded area where they were ambushed and killed.
Prosecutors say Escobar lured the victims to a park to smoke marijuana, but they were ambushed by gang members with machetes instead.
A woman is accused of luring several young men into a park, where they were killed.
Defendant Leniz Escobar denied her involvement in the quadruple murder.
Sparks flew in the courtroom Tuesday as graphic testimony was given on day two of the MS-13 quadruple murder trial on Long Island; CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
On Monday, the only victim who managed to escape testified about the horror that unfolded that night in 2017.
Prosecutors say Leniz Escobar lured five young men into a wooded area, where they were ambushed by MS-13 gang members, nearly five years ago. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The woman is accused of luring four young men to their deaths by the street gang.
Police have arrested 22-year-old Allan Lopez, 21-year-old Jose Sarmiento, 20-year-old Rigel Yohairo and 26-year-old Rodolfo Lopez.
Twenty-four-year-old Jairo Saenz is charged with killing Brentwood High School students Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens along with five others.
Investigators believe the victim was murdered by MS-13 gang members sometime in 2016 or 2017.
Eight men have been indicted for six murders and other crimes on Long Island.
A stunned courtroom needed an emotional break and the defendant on trial, Annmarie Drago, appeared unable to watch as graphic heartstopping video was introduced into evidence.
Emotions were raw as defendant Annmarie Drago -- registered nurse, mother and teacher -- faced a jury for day one of her criminally negligent homicide trial.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of man who had reportedly been preparing to testify against alleged MS-13 gang members.
Officials are concerned the victim of a brutal attack at the hands of suspected MS-13 gang members may have been exposed under a new justice reforms, a point quickly refuted by legal associations.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7.
The New York Mets moved past the Braves for the top NL wild card berth, beating Atlanta 8-4 on Friday night behind J.D. Martinez's grand slam in a seven-run third inning but losing Kodai Senga to another injury in his season debut.
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7.
The New York Mets moved past the Braves for the top NL wild card berth, beating Atlanta 8-4 on Friday night behind J.D. Martinez's grand slam in a seven-run third inning but losing Kodai Senga to another injury in his season debut.
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 26 at 11 p.m.
Boar's Head is recalling some of its liverwurst and deli meats. At least one of the products may be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that's killed two people and sickened nearly three dozen people, including in New York and New Jersey. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Subway riders are voicing their thoughts after New York City began testing a controversial weapons detection system at a station in Lower Manhattan Friday. The goal is to help keep people safe, but not everyone is convinced it will work. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the first phase of a weapons detection system program at a Lower Manhattan subway station Friday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
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