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October 3, 2025 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

UWS Doorman Sentenced for Stealing Nearly Half a Million Dollars from Elderly Residents Click For More

A former doorman on the Upper West Side who admitted to stealing nearly $500,000 from an elderly couple in his building has officially been sentenced.

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October 2, 2025 | SHORE NEWS NETWORK

Manhattan man sentenced to 18 years for brutal deli and subway attacks Click For More

A New York Supreme Court jury convicted Christopher Velarde, 40, in August of robbery and assault charges tied to the violent incidents. Prosecutors said Velarde’s spree began just after 1 a.m. on May 4, 2024, when he entered a deli at 48 West 48th Street and attacked a 44-year-old man. Witnesses told investigators that Velarde threw the victim to the ground, stomped on his head, and then stole his backpack before fleeing.

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October 2, 2025 | Law 360

Major NYC Developer Indicted On Tenant Harassment Claims Click For More

Prominent New York City developer Meyer Chetrit and an unnamed co-defendant have been indicted on charges of harassing rent-regulated tenants in a Chelsea property.

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October 2, 2025 | Patch

Man Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli, NYC Subway Station: DA Click For More

“Christopher Velarde committed vicious, unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “Both victims were significantly injured by this violence, requiring hospitalization and extensive surgeries, in addition to emotional trauma. Manhattanites deserve to be safe both above and below ground, and I hope the resolution of this case provides a sense of justice to the victims and their loved ones.”

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October 2, 2025 | New York Post

Phony NYC broker showed apartments he didn’t own in $25K scam: prosecutors Click For More

Juan Valoy, 46, used Facebook Marketplace and third-party referrals to wrangle the unsuspecting would-be renters, who only realized they had been scammed when they’d be met with excuses on their planned move-in dates, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.

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October 1, 2025 | Gay City News

Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband Click For More

Donald Zieben-Hood, who was arrested over the summer after his husband was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, was hit with a six-count indictment stemming from three alleged attacks on his late husband in 2025.


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 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:
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 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.
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