NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The funeral for Jose Peralta, the first Dominican-American member of the New York state senate, was held Tuesday morning. Peralta died Thanksgiving eve at age 47, though no ...

The widow of state Sen. Jose Peralta plans to speak at his funeral but fears she’ll be too emotional to complete the eulogy during the Tuesday morning ceremony. “I’m hoping to give it if I can,” ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Family, friends and supporters gathered Tuesday to bid a final farewell to a New York state lawmaker who made history. Funeral services were held for New York State Senator Jose ...

Valentina Orellana-Peralta was shot and killed by an LAPD officer on December 23. The 14-year-old moved to LA from Chile six months ago and was shot while shopping with her mother. Her family, ...

The funeral for a 14-year-old girl struck by a stray bullet fired during a police shooting at a North Hollywood clothing store is scheduled for Monday in Gardena, family attorneys said. The funeral ...

The Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the 1991 Rodney King beating and his effort to drive police reform in Los Angeles, saying, "And here we are again," as he delivered the eulogy for Valentina ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign contributed $10,000 Sunday to help the family of the late state Sen. José Peralta pay for funeral and visitation services. A GoFundMe site is asking for $25,000 to cover ...

ST. BERNARD PARISH -- Funeral arrangements are set for former St. Bernard Parish President Dave Peralta, who was found dead in his home by a family member. He was 64. "A funeral service will be held ...

Evelyn Peralta’s eulogy for her husband, much like the New York politician’s life, was brief yet deeply impactful. The weeping widow, standing Tuesday before more than 1,000 mourners inside a Queens ...

Family, friends and community activists gathered in southern California on Monday for the funeral of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, the 14-year-old fatally shot by a Los Angeles police officer while ...

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