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October 6, 2025 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

Fake Construction School Operator Sentenced in Worker Death Case Click For More

The operator of a fraudulent construction safety school — linked to the 2022 death of a worker on the Upper West Side — has officially been sentenced, bringing some closure to a case that exposed widespread fraud in one of New York City’s most dangerous industries.

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October 6, 2025 | The Real Deal

City officials hope Chetrit arrest serves as warning to landlords Click For More

New York City authorities are claiming a win in their push to enforce standards on landlords after Meyer Chetrit’s indictment on felony charges of tenant harassment.

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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.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 hours ago
“The dismantling of this illegal drug trafficking operation highlights the ability of my office’s prosecutors and analysts to trace cryptocurrency and unmask those committing crimes on the dark web.” – D.A. Bragg. More on today's sentencing:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office7 hours ago
Murders and shootings are down so far this year compared to 2021. There is always more work to do, but our comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence with our law enforcement partners is working.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office8 hours ago
Last night, D.A. Bragg and other members of our office marched together at the 9th Annual Shine the Light walk in Washington Heights. It was great to see so many community members come together to take a stand against domestic violence and highlight the voices of survivors.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office