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Accused killer Justo Santos was brought back to New York in handcuffs on Friday night. (Credit CBS 2)

Suspect Indicted In 1986 Murder Of Inwood Restaurateur

A suspect was formally indicted Monday in the murder of an Upper Manhattan restaurant owner more than a quarter century ago.

2013/06/17

Stretch Of Broadway Renamed For Man Believed To Be City’s First Immigrant

Three miles of Broadway in Upper Manhattan have a new honorary name honoring a man believed to be the first immigrant in New York City history – from the present-day Dominican Republic.

2013/05/15

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) (Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Menendez Calls For Federal Probe Of Allegations That He Visited Prostitutes

A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said the senator hopes U.S. authorities join their Dominican counterparts in investigating the origin of reports he paid women in the Dominican Republic for sex.

2013/03/18

David Wright (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

David Wright Headed To N.Y. For Tests On Sore Ribs; Done In WBC?

Wright said he was optimistic about playing again for Team USA. But Joe Torre ruled him out of Friday night’s game and said Wright was doubtful beyond that.

2013/03/15

AUDIO: Sen. Menendez Speaks Out After Woman Recants Story Claiming He Paid Her For Sex

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez may be making an unanticipated trip to the Dominican Republic. A judge wants to hear from him about a prostitute’s statement that she was paid to falsely claim she had sex with him.

2013/03/05

Jenrry Mejia (credit: Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Mets’ Mejia Delayed In D.R. Due To Age, Identity Review

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said he believes the review, which is being handled through MLB at the request of the U.S. Consulate in the Dominican Republic, was random and not because of suspected wrongdoing.

2013/02/14

Sen. Robert Menendez (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Menendez On Prostitution ‘Smears’: They’re ‘Absolutely False…Bottom Line’

Menendez met with reporters Monday evening for the first time since the allegations spread after the FBI last week raided the offices of a Florida ophthalmologist, Dr. Salomon Melgen.

2013/02/04

Police: Ex-Yankee Pascual Perez Slain In Apparent Robbery

A statement from police in the Dominican Republic reports that several individuals attacked Perez inside his home in a town west of the capital.

2012/11/01

Dominican Day Parade (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Dominican Day Parade Rolls Up 6th Avenue

The parade ended at 2 p.m., but festivities will continue all afternoon and evening throughout the city, with lots of celebrating taking place in Washington Heights. Much of Sixth Avenue is expected to be closed off through the evening.

2012/08/12

Armando Benitez (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Former Met, Yankee Armando Benitez Resurfaces With Independent Long Island Ducks

One of the most ridiculed and criticized — yet successful — closers in Mets history is making a comeback. Good ol’ Armando Benitez has resurfaced with none other than the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

2012/05/25

Hearses are seen outside the Church of St. Raymond in the Bronx on Friday, May 4, 2012 for the funeral of seven family members who were killed in a crash on the Bronx River Parkway. (credit: CBS 2)

Hundreds Fill Church For Funeral Of 7 Killed In Bronx River Parkway Crash

Seven hearses pulled up to the Church of St. Raymond in the Bronx Friday morning carrying the bodies of seven members of the same family who were killed in a crash last weekend on the Bronx River Parkway.

2012/05/04

Former general partner of the Yankees Steve Swindal (left) and MLB commissioner Bud Selig laugh during a press conference in 2008. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Steve Swindal, Steinbrenner’s Once Heir Apparent, Finds New Success

Married to one of George Steinbrenner’s daughters, Steve Swindal was a general partner of the Yankees from 1998-06 and chairman of the Yankees’ parent company. These days, Swindal works with players who hope to join the Yankees — or any other team in the big leagues.

2012/03/07

Octavio Estevez (R) on the steps of City Hall - New York, NY - Dec 19, 2011 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

NYC Father Of Two Needs A Home To Get Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

Without a permanent home, New York Presbyterian rules state they can’t perform the kidney transplant surgery Octavio Estevez desperately needs to stay alive.

2011/12/20