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Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
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What we know about the victims: 2 children, 6 men killed in Brooklyn building collapse Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 By Eyewitness News Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:50PM Share Follow abc7NY on Google FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The death toll in the Brooklyn building collapse has risen to eight, and officials say two children are among the victims. A 9-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were identified as victims, though their names have not yet been released. Construction worker Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, 26, was the first victim confirmed by law enforcement authorities. Five other men were also killed in the collapse. They were ages 22, 23, 26 and 31. Another victim, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, has not yet been identified. Officials continue to work to identify the remaining victims and notify their families. LIVE BLOG: Latest on Brooklyn building collapse ---------- * More Brooklyn news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Brooklyn building collapse: 8 dead, 17 injured in Flatbush 6 minutes ago NYC weather: Tornado watch, Heavy rain Thursday, snow north & west Friday 6 minutes ago AccuTrack Radar Live Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics NEW YORK CITY BROOKLYN FLATBUSH COLLAPSE SEARCH & RESCUE FDNY NYPD ZOHRAN MAMDANI CHILD DEATH Watch Live ON NOW Brooklyn building collapse live updates: 8 dead, 18 hurt 6 minutes ago Storm updates: Tornado watch issued for parts of N.J. 6 minutes ago AccuTrack Radar Live 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 44 minutes ago 8 dead, 18 injured in Brooklyn building collapse 41 minutes ago
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