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October 16, 2023 | Politico

Bragg invests $3 million to help recently arrested New Yorkers Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will launch a $3 million program stationing so-called “court navigators” at criminal arraignments to offer voluntary resources to people who have just been arrested for a crime.

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October 16, 2023 | CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS

Records show depth of dysfunction for now-shuttered UWS youth mental-health facility Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. has awarded the Long Island City-based Fortune Society a $3 million grant to build a court navigator program to support New Yorkers who may have mental illness and substance use disorder, his office is announcing today.

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October 16, 2023 | New York Daily News

Manhattan DA awards $3M to program connecting New Yorkers in need with services in court Click For More

A new program that aims to provide an exit ramp from the revolving-door justice system will boost access to services for New Yorkers in need with $3 million from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.

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October 12, 2023 | Reuters

New York lawyer who spent firm funds on diamond watch, ring sentenced to prison Click For More

A New York lawyer has been sentenced to up to 7.5 years in prison after stealing more than $1.2 million from his law firm to spend on luxury items like a diamond-encrusted watch, said Manhattan prosecutors.

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October 11, 2023 | Patch

Racing Hit-And-Run Drivers Indicted In Deadly August Crash: DA Click For More

Two New York men were indicted this week in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Harlem that took place while the duo was street racing, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Cary Brown, 29, and Manhattan resident Marcos Vega-Pagan, 24, were charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting causing death and related offenses, Manhattan District Attorney Bragg said in a statement.

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October 11, 2023 | AMNY

Drag racers indicted for fatal hit-and-run of motorcyclist on Henry Hudson Pkwy: DA Click For More

Two men were indicted on manslaughter charges and other raps for allegedly killing a man and fleeing the scene while drag racing on the Henry Hudson Parkway in August, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
"William Smith brutally murdered Marcus Guerrerio, a 59-year-old disabled man, by entering his private room at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and stabbing him repeatedly in his own bed.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
Yesterday an NYC pedicab driver pleaded guilty for attempting to bribe a city inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates. “His actions undermined the licensing process that exists to keep New Yorkers & tourists safe.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
Last night, we welcomed our High School Interns & their families for orientation as they begin their 5-week internship program. This summer, students will attend presentations, participate in mock trials, and work on policy proposals as they learn about the criminal justice system.