Trial for woman accused in MS-13 deaths
The woman is accused of luring four young men to their deaths by the street gang.
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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.
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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.
Police won't say yet if this is a warning from an actual gang member or just someone causing problems in the neighborhood.
Authorities announced charges against nearly 100 of the group's members and associates on Long Island.
Investigators believe MS-13 gang members killed Brian Lemus, of Uniondale, three years ago.
The victims' bodies were found in a wooded area of Central Islip.
Long Island officials announced Tuesday a series of arrests made in connection to at least seven bodies found in shallow graves, believed to be victims of MS-13 gang violence.
A bulletin says that the gang members would carry out the attacks on off-duty officers "in order to gain street credibility."
Tito Martinez-Alvarenga, 19, and Victor Lopez, 20, were charged with murder, gang assault, kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon Thursday.
The man is described as Hispanic, 20 to 25 years old, last seen wearing a dark "New York" skull hat, dark clothing and white sneakers.
While calling for a compromise, he once again made his pitch with a partisan shot by referring to last weekend's deadly shooting on a subway platform by a suspected MS-13 gang member.
Ramiro Gutierrez, 26, was also charged with gang assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
An indictment has been filed against the driver of an SUV that struck and killed a New York mother who led a crusade against MS-13 gang violence after her daughter was slain.
Science and engineering students from Brentwood High School are mentoring a bilingual third grade class about growing gardens hydroponically and healthy eating.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state will put another $20 million toward efforts to crack down on MS-13 and gang recruitment on Long Island
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Jose Quintanilla, 23, of Hempstead, was charged Wednesday in the stabbing death of 21-year-old Carlos Rivas-Majano.
Evelyn Rodriguez was run over and killed earlier this month at the site of her daughter's memorial in Brentwood.
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The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
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Sheridan Gorman's parents are using their increasingly high profile to fight policies they believe contributed to their daughter's death.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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Representatives of New York City's Jewish, Muslim and Asian communities came together Friday to denounce hate in the wake of Thursday's double stabbing on the Upper West Side.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
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Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
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Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
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