Homepage
$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family 
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Manhattan DA pushes state lawmakers for tougher 3D-printed gun laws
Manhattan DA calls for new law to fight cryptocurrency crime
Hochul proposes bills to crack down on 3D-printed guns, other illegal firearms
13 alleged gang members expected in court in major NYC case
Drunk trucker who ran over NYC families celebrating July 4 convicted of murder
NYC landlords could face felony for harassing tenants, Manhattan DA says
Prominent surgeon accused of raping woman at gunpoint in his NYC apartment: Prosecutors
Manhattan man sentenced to 18 years for brutal deli and subway attacks
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.
Major NYC Developer Indicted On Tenant Harassment Claims
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.
Man Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli, NYC Subway Station: DA
“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.”
Phony NYC broker showed apartments he didn’t own in $25K scam: prosecutors
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.
Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
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.
Bronx man ran fake apartment scheme across NYC, stole $25K from tenants: DA
A Bronx man has been indicted for allegedly running a fraudulent apartment rental scheme that scammed $25,000 from three prospective tenants, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office