Medford Pharmacy Massacre

Schumer Launching Campaign To Reclassify Addictive Prescription Drug

Hydrocodone, better known by its brand name Vicodin, is derived from opium poppy like heroin.

2013/05/06

David Laffer and wife Melinda Brady (credit: Suffolk County Police Department)

Pharmacists Tell Horror Stories At Suffolk County Specialized Security Training Seminar

In the wake of skyrocketing and violent drug store robberies on Long Island, pharmacists gathered in Suffolk County on Tuesday for specialized security training. Pharmacists shared chilling and harrowing experiences.

2012/02/14

Medford pharmacy massacre victim Jamie Taccetta’s former husband James Malone (R) and attorney John Ray announce a lawsuit against the Suffolk County Police Department and others on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Family Of Medford Pharmacy Massacre Victim Filing Lawsuit

The family of one of the victims killed in the Medford pharmacy massacre says they are filing a lawsuit against a number of defendants, including the Suffolk County Police Department and the owner of the pharmacy where the killings took place.

2012/02/09

Oxycodone pills. Abuse of prescription painkillers is reaching epidemic proportions in New York according to the Attorney General. (Credit:CBS2)

N.Y. Attorney General: ‘Prescription Drugs Are Permeating Our Society’

An Oxycodone epidemic is running rampant through New York State, according to State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

2012/01/11

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 11 Most Talked About Stories Of 2011

From a protest that swept New York, the nation and the world, to a social media-based political sex scandal, CBSNewYork.com is taking a look back at the most captivating stories of 2011.

2011/12/26

Police say a man armed with an airgun robbed this CVS Pharmacy on Aug. 15, 2011. (credit: Mike Xirinachs/WCBS 880)

Suffolk Police Investigate Pharmacy Robberies In Selden And Sayville

The robberies come just two months after June’s Medford pharmacy massacre which left four people dead.

2011/08/16

A makeshift memorial at Haven Drugs - Medford, NY - Jun 22, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Haven Drugs, Site Of Medford Massacre, Reopens Early

The Long Island pharmacy where four people were gunned down during a robbery reopened Monday, a week ahead of schedule.

2011/07/25

Melinda Brady (credit: Kathy Kmonicek, Pool/AP)

Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect Melinda Brady Charged With First-Degree Robbery

No murder charges were filed Tuesday against the wife accused in connection with Long Island’s pharmacy murders. Instead, Melinda Brady pleaded not guilty to upgraded robbery charges.

2011/07/19

David Laffer was convicted of murdering 4 people in a LI drug store and stealing thousands of painkillers. In the wake of his crime an investigation uncovered a number of dcotors who are suspected of illegally dealing prescription drugs. (credit: AP Photo/Pool, Victor Alcorn)

Report: David Laffer, Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect, Gets High-Profile Attorney

The man charged with killing four people during a drug holdup at a Long Island pharmacy is now represented by Amy Fisher’s former attorney.

2011/07/08

David Laffer, right, and his attorney Mary Elizabeth Abbate, appear in the courtroom for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip N.Y. Thursday, June 23 2011. (AP Photo/Pool, Victor Alcorn)

Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect David Laffer Receives Jury Notice

A Suffolk County official says the 33-year-old, who is charged with killing four people at a Medford pharmacy in June, has been excused from jury duty.

2011/07/07