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September 19, 2023 | World Journal

The suspect was charged with 2 felony crimes after pushing a Chinese woman to land on the iron track Click For More

Samuel Junker, a suspect suspected of pushing a Chinese woman off the platform in the Manhattan subway station, appeared in court on the 18th and was charged with two felonies of assaults, but the charges did not include hate crimes.

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September 14, 2023 | BLOOMBERG

Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Took $150,000 in Bribes, DA Says Click For More

Former New York City Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich was charged with accepting or soliciting more than $150,000 in bribes and benefits — ranging from Mets tickets to a custom suit, as the Manhattan district attorney unveiled a sweeping set of indictments.

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September 14, 2023 | New York Daily News

Ex-buildings commish Eric Ulrich accepted or solicited $150,000 in bribes: Bragg Click For More

A series of much-anticipated indictments unsealed in Manhattan Supreme Court Wednesday accused former New York City Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich of accepting or soliciting $150,000 in bribes – including season tickets to the Mets and a painting by the last surviving apprentice of Salvador Dali – by brazenly exploiting his elected and appointed government positions.

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September 14, 2023 | New York Times

Former Buildings Chief Accused of Trading Favors for $150,000 in Bribes Click For More

Eric Ulrich rose through the ranks of city government with modest momentum, first elected as a city councilman before Mayor Eric Adams appointed him a senior adviser and, finally, his commissioner of the Department of Buildings.

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September 14, 2023 | ABC

Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich surrenders to Manhattan DA on bribery charges Click For More

Former New York City buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich was charged Wednesday in five separate indictments with accepting more than $150,000 in bribes while serving in public roles.

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September 14, 2023 | Crains

Indictment details sprawling corruption scheme by former advisor to Mayor Adams Click For More

Eric Ulrich, a confidante of Eric Adams who was also the mayor’s first Department of Buildings commissioner, orchestrated a brazen and long-running scheme to enrich himself in exchange for special treatment from city agencies, according to a series of indictments handed down on Wednesday.


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.