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February 14, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Claiming Ownership Of Iconic “New Yorker Hotel” In False Property Records Click For More

“As alleged, Mickey Barreto repeatedly and fraudulently claimed ownership of one of the City’s most iconic landmarks, the New Yorker Hotel,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not tolerate manipulation of our city’s property records by those who seek to scam the system for personal gain.”

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February 8, 2024 | AP News

Body-camera footage shows chaotic lead-up to Times Square brawl between police and migrants Click For More

The confrontation begins with police officers ordering a group of migrants to leave a bustling Times Square block. It escalates when one of those men, slowly walking away, lobs an insult in Spanish: “They look like Ugly Betty.” Second later, he is pushed up against a wall by an officer.

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February 8, 2024 | CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS

HFZ executives indicted in alleged $86 million fraud scheme Click For More

The arraignments come one day after former HFZ Managing Principal Nir Meir was arrested in Florida in connection with the investigation, which alleges a fraud totaling $86 million, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. In addition to Meir, the defendants include Anthony Marrone, HFZ's head of construction, along with executives at Omnibuild, the former contractor on HFZ's troubled luxury condo project near the High Line, formerly known as the XI.

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February 8, 2024 | Audacy

Man who broke jaw of candy store legend, 91, in East Village attack spree gets 10 years in prison Click For More

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for an attack spree in the East Village last January that injured three men, including the beloved 91-year-old owner of Ray’s Candy Store.

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February 8, 2024 | Patch

Wash Heights Man Who Printed Ghost Guns, Threatened GF Sentenced: DA Click For More

A Washington Heights man was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to making and possessing operable ghost guns in his apartment, as well as threatening to kill his former girlfriend with one of the weapons he made, authorities said.

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February 8, 2024 | Pix11

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announces new charges in Times Square assault Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A man who admitted to attacking three men, including the “beloved” elderly owner of Ray’s Candy Store, now faces 10 years in state prison, the Manhattan District Attorney announced Wednesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy: