Gov. Cuomo, lawmakers and police stand up to MS-13 street gang with new strategy – cutting off their source of recruits The state will be spending $20 million on new efforts to combat gang activity on Long Island, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Most of the new funding — $15 […]
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Senate bills aim to combat gang violence with tougher sentences, gang-free school zones
After a recent increase in gang violence in New York, legislators have introduced two bills that would help investigate, prosecute and prevent gang activity in the state. In the past two years, the gang MS-13 has taken at least 25 lives on Long Island alone. The bills being acted on […]
Governor Cuomo proposes new plan to combat MS-13 street gang
To prevent gang growth, governor looks to positively empower communities that are at risk with beneficial programs for youth As part of his State of the State agenda, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing new plans to combat the notorious gang, MS-13. The gang — which has existed since the […]
Senate bill helps prosecutors better fight gang activity
Legislation would also use seized assets to fund educational programs in schools The state Senate is taking action to combat what they say is an uptick in criminal gang activity. On Monday night it passed the Criminal Street Gang Act (S.2410), sponsored by Senator Martin Golden, R-Brooklyn. For […]