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December 3, 2025

ICYMI: D.A. Bragg Calls On New York State Legislature To Pass Tenant Protection Bill In City & State Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. wrote an op-ed in City and State today calling on the New York State Legislature to pass Bill S8559, sponsored by state Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assembly Member Micah Lasher, which will better protect New Yorkers from tenant harassment. 

News | Press Releases
December 3, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Brutal Attack On Pizzeria Manager Click For More

“Tyshaun Watson is facing accountability for viciously attacking a pizzeria manager. This employee, who was just doing his job, suffered significant injuries and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for two weeks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “No worker should ever have to fear for their safety, and my Office will prosecute those who harm them.”

News | Op-Ed
December 3, 2025 | City and State NY

Opinion: Here’s how we can better protect New Yorkers from tenant harassment Click For More

Manhattan is facing a housing crisis. Rising rents and scarcity not only make it difficult for New Yorkers to find safe affordable homes, but create a breeding ground for fraud, scams and harassment. In just the past few months, my office has indicted a wide range of bad actors who allegedly preyed on homeowners and tenants: four rental scammers defrauded apartment hunters out of thousands of dollars; landlords harassed rent-regulated tenants in Chelsea; and multiple individuals and companies committed deed fraud in Harlem.

News | Media Coverage
December 2, 2025 | CBS News

New Yorkers warned to be vigilant and shop safe this holiday season. Here are the scams to look out for. Click For More

It's not just holiday shoppers who are out in full force — so are thieves and fraudsters.

News | Media Coverage
December 1, 2025 | Our Town NY

East Village Subway Shover Indicted for September Attack Click For More

A 28-year-old man homeless man with 18 prior arrests was indicted recently and charged with being the alleged subway shover who had hurled a 24-year-old off-duty NYPD officer onto the tracts at the Third Ave. L train station in the East Village in September.

News | Media Coverage
November 29, 2025 | People

N.Y.C. Man Fatally Stabbed Younger Sister in Front of Mom — Now He Learns Fate Click For More

A New York City man who fatally stabbed his younger sister in front of their mother has learned his fate.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“These are real killing machines. We’ll have new tools if this passes, when this passes, to hold people accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on our efforts to crack down on the proliferation of cheap, easy-to-make 3D-printed firearms:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here on @ny1 for more on the indictment of Alon Riabichev for allegedly fatally stabbing his 80-year-old neighbor.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about our work alongside @govkathyhochul to crack down on the proliferation of illegal 3D-printed guns and ghost guns.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office