Plea deal in death of anti-gang activist on Long Island
The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday.
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.
The New York Jets rolled to a victory over the New England Patriots in their home opener Thursday night.
A Brooklyn family was forced out of their home after city inspectors found safety violations at a nearby construction site.
The Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a victory over the Phillies.
An 11-year-old boy died Monday after subway surfing in New York City. He's the fourth person to die from subway surfing in the city this year.
The Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Thursday.
A Brooklyn family was forced out of their home after city inspectors found safety violations at a nearby construction site.
An 11-year-old boy died Monday after subway surfing in New York City. He's the fourth person to die from subway surfing in the city this year.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Dozens of renters in Passaic, New Jersey are accusing their landlord of not fixing problems plaguing their units.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said he will not resign after he was indicted for allegedly abusing his teenage daughter.
People will do anything for their pets, but some owners are saying the costs at the vet are now outrageously high.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
This year's deadly listeria outbreak involving Boar's Head meats prompted one Long Island deli to change its business model.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
The owner of a Long Island construction company has been sentenced to jail in connection to a deadly 2019 wall collapse.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
The NYPD is teaming up with the Department of Sanitation to get so-called "ghost cars" off the streets.
Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
This year's deadly listeria outbreak involving Boar's Head meats prompted one Long Island deli to change its business model.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging.
A coalition of city leaders and advocates want to make it easier to heed the call of nature in New York City. They want to improve access to public bathrooms across the Big Apple.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Harvey Weinstein appeared in a New York courtroom on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to one count of a criminal sex act in the 1st degree.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
The New York Jets rolled to a victory over the New England Patriots in their home opener Thursday night.
The Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a victory over the Phillies.
The Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Thursday.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
The New York Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
The UN Summit of the Future features a series of discussions focusing on Afrofuturism with an accompanying art exhibit in Harlem.
A Brooklyn childhood education center is fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issues.
The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit accusing five solar panel companies of deceptive business practices and fraud.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
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 News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 19 at 11 p.m.
Imagine being forced out of your home with only minutes to pack up your belongings. It happened to a Brooklyn family after city inspectors say they found safety violations at a nearby construction site. That family still can't go home, and they're afraid of what's next. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Public bathrooms can be hard to find in New York City. Now, there's a push to make it easier. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports on what's being done.
The United Nations General Assembly will meet Monday through Friday next week, meaning drivers in Manhattan should brace for gridlock.
Fighting is intensifying between Israel and Hezbollah after two days of coordinated attacks using pagers and walkie-talkies, and now there are fears of a wider war. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has reaction from families of hostages.
