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Program aims to tackle quality-of-life issues near Washington Square Park 
Hobbs is hoping the task force can start addressing those issues. Village Interagency Taskforce brings together stakeholders and government agencies, so everyone is on the same page about quality-of-life issues happening near Washington Square Park in the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and the West Village.
NYC aims to reclaim Washington Square Park from drug pushers, vagrants in latest quality-of-life push
Flanked by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and local civic leaders, Adams said 13 city agencies will team up with civil leaders to keep tabs on goings on at the 10-acre Lower Manhattan park — with the announcement coming on the heels of Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s call for a new quality of life initiative.
Man, 46, indicted for posing as attorney, stealing $200K from clients: Manhattan DA
A 46-year-old man was indicted for allegedly posing as an attorney and stealing approximately $200,000 from dozens of clients over a three year span, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday.
‘Village Interagency Task Force’ aims to tackle drug use, homelessness at Washington Square Park and nearby blocks
Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg unveiled the newly formed “Village Interagency Task Force,” a bold initiative to tackle rampant drug use, homelessness and other societal woes in the Greenwich Village and West Village neighborhoods, including Washington Square Park.
Harlem man guilty of torturing partner’s 10-year-old son, horrifically beating him to death
“Ryan Cato tortured 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe for months before beating him to death within an unimaginably horrific 24 hours. The evidence shown to the jury proved the utterly depraved nature of Ayden’s murder, including extensive internal and external injuries that no one, let alone a child, should suffer,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Man charged with hate crimes for threats against New York synagogue
“Luis Ramirez allegedly made extremely disturbing and serious threats against Central Synagogue, and we have absolutely no tolerance for this conduct,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says in a statement. “He is now charged with significant terrorism and hate crimes charges and was remanded into custody. Any form of antisemitism is despicable, and I want Manhattan’s Jewish community to know we are remaining extremely vigilant.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office