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Suffolk seeks to stop gang gatherings

County Executive Steve Levy says Suffolk is seeking an injunction to keep known gang members from assembling. Videojournalist: Mario Gonzalez (Aug. 16, 2011)

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy Tuesday asked a State Supreme Court justice to bar 37 admitted gang members from publicly appearing together within a 2-square mile "safety zone" in Wyandanch.

Flanked by police officials and representatives from several civic groups, Levy said Tuesday he had submitted the 37 names to Supreme Court Justice John J.J. Jones Jr., seeking a preliminary injunction...

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