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fromBlack Enterprise
4 hours ago

11 Teens Arrested After Social Media-Fueled Mall 'Takeover' In Long Island, NY

On Feb. 19, more than 100 teenagers gathered in the parking lot of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, Long Island, as part of what police described as an illegal "takeover." When officers arrived at the scene, the crowd dispersed, and police arrested 11 teens ranging in age from 13 to 19 years old. According to authorities, the planned takeover could have led to chaos and destruction at the mall.
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fromFive Towns, NY Patch
1 day ago

Nine Arrests Made After Green Acres Mall 'Takeover': Police

A crowd of 100–150 youths took over Green Acres Mall, prompting police to disperse them and arrest eight minors and one 19-year-old on multiple charges.
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fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Green Acres Mall on Long Island becomes the latest mall to fall victim to social media-inspired "takeovers"

Social-media-organized teen "takeovers" caused chaos and arrests at multiple Tri-State malls, prompting increased police and security surveillance.
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