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April 3, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Bronx man gets 40 years for murdering pregnant young mom in front of kids Click For More

“Justin Soriano will serve state prison time for viciously murdering Shanice Young on what should have been a joyous and memorable occasion and celebration,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement Thursday.

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April 2, 2025 | EV Grieve

Man sentenced for 2 March 2024 shootings in Tompkins Square Park Click For More

"Waldemar Alverio is facing accountability for a pair of shootings in Tompkins Square Park that injured two and threatened the safety of many other bystanders. Parks must be safe havens for Manhattanites to gather and spend time with their friends and family, and nobody should have to worry they will be struck by a bullet in the middle of the day," Bragg said in a statement. "Combatting gun violence remains my top priority, and we will continue to prosecute those who use illegal firearms while also making investments in our communities to address the root causes of shootings."

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April 1, 2025 | Gothamist

Man sentenced to 15 years for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park, DA says Click For More

A man is expected to spend 15 years in prison for committing two back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park last year, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.

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April 1, 2025 | AMNY

Tompkins Square Park shooter loses plea deal after assaulting correction officer on Rikers Island Click For More

A Manhattan judge threw the proverbial book Tuesday at the Tompkins Square Park shooter who pleaded guilty to wounding two people in the East Village greenspace last year and voided his plea deal because he allegedly assaulted a Rikers Island correction officer.

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April 1, 2025 | Fox 5 NY

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park Click For More

NEW YORK - Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.

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March 31, 2025 | ART DEPENDENCE

Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return Of Two Stone Sculptures to Cambodia Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of two stone sculptures to the people of Cambodia. The objects were recovered pursuant to several criminal investigations into trafficking networks targeting Cambodian antiquities, including that of SUBHASH KAPOOR.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
ICYMI: Listen to @danwiig1’s @nycountylawyers’ Amicus Curiae podcast to learn more about our approach to prosecution in D.A. Bragg’s second term.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“This kind of reckless and senseless violence has no place in our communities and those who engage in it will be brought to justice by our partners at the NYPD and our office’s prosecutors.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this indictment:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Congrats to our new NYC Department of Corrections Commissioner Stanley Richards. Hear from D.A. Bragg about how we look forward to continued collaboration to make the criminal justice system more efficient, which will benefit public safety long term. Learn more here: