Peekskill father says he doesn't believe ME's ruling on death of young son
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, died by suicide after being bullied, not by accidental suicide.
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Father of boy who died in Peekskill says he doesn't believe medical examiner's cause of death
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, was bullied before taking his own life and that his death was not an accidental suicide. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Family: Peekskill boy who died was bullied for months
The May 25 death of Gianlukas Illescas has created a pervasive sadness around the Westchester County city.
Peekskill family says 10-year-old died after bullying
Emotions overflowed Tuesday at a school board meeting in Peekskill, where many are upset after the death of a 10-year-old boy. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the boy's family says he died by suicide after being bullied at school.
Peekskill community in mourning following death of 10-year-old student
The father of the student, Lucas Illesecas, is calling for the superintendent to step down.
Father calls for Peekskill superintendent to step down after son reportedly takes own life
There is anger and heartbreak in one Westchester County city after a young student reportedly took his own life. The father of 10-year-old Lucas Illesecas is calling for the superintendent to step down. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Ex-Peekskill cop gets 7 years in prison for sexual abuse
Agovino's victim, who he admitted he abused repeatedly, was in court, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
Ex-Peekskill cop gets 7 years in prison for sexual abuse
Seven years in state prison for sex abuse is the sentence for ex-Peekskill police officer Michael Agovino. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, his victim, who he he admits he abused repeatedly, was in court for the sentencing, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
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Mark Cope sentenced for 2020 drunk driving crash that killed Shina McClam in Peekskill
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17-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Deadly Stabbing Of High School Soccer Star Joaquin Salazar
Salazar, 18, was stabbed to death Saturday after an altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill.
Search For Answers After Peekskill High School Soccer Star Joaquin Salazar, 18, Stabbed To Death
Salazar and two other young men were stabbed after some kind of altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill. Police have released few details.
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Employee At Event Space In Peekskill Confirmed To Have Hepatitis A
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Westchester DA Encourages Sex Assault Survivors To Come Forward After Officer's Arrest
The district attorney said he does not believe there are any other victims in Agovino's case at this time.
Police: 8-Year-Old Stabbed By His Mother At Their Home In Peekskill
Police say the suspect was immediately arrested and the child was rushed to the hospital.
Peekskill Officer Charged With Sexually Abusing Woman; DA Gets Audio Recording Of Incident
Investigators say 33-year-old Peeksill officer Michael Agovino is charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a woman with a learning disability while in uniform and threatening to arrest her.
Building Under Construction Goes Up In Flames Overnight In Westchester County
The massive fire broke out around 11 p.m. at Crompond and Cayuga roads in Peekskill.
Car Hit By Meteorite In Peekskill In 1992 Headed To Paris Museum
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Peekskill Man Stunned By Jaw-Dropping 2,000 Percent Surge On Water Bill
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Police: Shots Fired At Busy Peekskill Intersection; No One Injured
Police are looking for two suspects involved in the incident at North Division and Main streets, WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reported.
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