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April 20, 2023 | AMNY

Former PTA co-treasurer of Manhattan school sentenced for stealing PTA funds and spending it on lavish lifestyle: DA Bragg Click For More

A former co-treasurer of a parent teacher association at an Upper East Side school was sentenced to up to five years in prison for stealing money from the PTA through unauthorized credit card payments, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday. Marc Haynes, 37, was convicted of one count of grand larceny in the third degree for stealing around $185,000 from the PTA of P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School, located on East 63rd Street. Haynes, of Manhattan, used the stolen funds to pay for luxury travel, shopping, and court-ordered restitution.

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April 20, 2023 | NBC New York

Driver Indicted in Inwood Restaurant Crash That Hurt 20, Including Girl Who Lost Leg Click For More

A man has been indicted in connection with a January car crash in upper Manhattan that injured 20 people — including an 11-year-old girl whose right leg was amputated as a result of her injuries. Jonathan Valentin was charged with ten counts of third-degree assault, as well as leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and other vehicle and traffic laws, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The scary incident occurred around 9 p.m. at 204th Street and Broadway in Inwood on Jan. 2. The 26-year-old Valentin, of Maywood, New Jersey, sped out of a nearby gas station in his Audi and crashed into an Uber, according to court documents.

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April 19, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Inwood Car Crash That Injured Approximately 20 People Click For More

“An 11-year-old has suffered life changing injuries as a result of this defendant’s alleged reckless behavior,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After crashing into another car and causing that car to plow through the front of a crowded restaurant, injuring about 20 people, he immediately fled the scene in an attempt to evade responsibility. We will continue to fully investigate incidents of serious traffic violence and hold irresponsible drivers accountable.”

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April 19, 2023 | New York Daily News

Upper East Side PTA treasurer who stole $185K from kids’ fund sentenced to up to 5 years Click For More

A former Upper East Side PTA treasurer who embezzled $185,000 from a children’s school fund to splurge on lavish trips to the Caribbean was sentenced to 2½ to 5 years in prison for his crimes on Tuesday.

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April 19, 2023 | W42ST

Final Arrest and Indictments of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger Murder Suspects Announced Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department Commissioner Keechant L Sewell today to announce the arrest and indictment of the final suspect in the Julio Ramirez and John Umberger murder cases. The two men were last seen alive in Hell’s Kitchen in spring of last year.

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April 19, 2023 | New York Daily News

Ringleader arrested in Manhattan gay nightclub robbery spree that left several dead from overdoses Click For More

Cops have arrested a fourth suspect wanted for a robbery spree targeting Manhattan gay nightclub patrons that led to a string of overdose deaths, police said Tuesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office16 hours ago
🗓️ Tomorrow at 6PM, D.A. Bragg will join the 92nd Street Y's State of New York series for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety. Stream the conversation here: https://buff.ly/pEkYX13
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 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 Office6 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.