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Brooklyn Paper columnist Stephanie Thompson reflects on Thursday’s funeral for Sammy Cohen-Eckstein, who died when he was hit by a van on Tuesday night. ... Few words, many tears at Sammy’s funeral.
The Star spoke with three people who were on the streetcar before Sammy Yatim, 18, was shot and killed by police. Together, they tell the story of the last moments of the young man’s life.