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March 26, 2026 | Gothamist

83-year-old man dies from injuries in NYC subway attack, defendant faces murder charge Click For More

The Manhattan district attorney's office said it is now charging Hernandez with murder for Williams’ death and several counts of assault for the incident. Police said he lives in Sunset Park.

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March 26, 2026 | AP News

Elderly man shoved onto subway tracks dies, prompting murder charge for alleged assailant Click For More

The 34-year-old Brooklyn resident was initially charged with attempted murder, assault and other charges, but in light of Williams’ death, those charges have been upgraded to murder, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.

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March 26, 2026 | New York Post

83-year-old veteran randomly shoved onto NYC subway tracks dies from injuries, illegal migrant charged with murder Click For More

His alleged attacker, Honduran national Bairon Hernandez, 34, was arrested March 10 at a homeless shelter — and his charges have been upgraded to second-degree murder following Williams’ death, court records show.

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March 25, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Elderly vet shoved onto subway tracks has died from injuries, alleged attacker charged with murder Click For More

An elderly Air Force veteran who was shoved onto the tracks at a Manhattan subway station in a random attack has died of his injuries, and the alleged killer now faces murder charges.

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March 25, 2026 | https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/man-83-killed-ues-subway-shove-prosecutors-say

Man, 83, Killed By UES Subway Shove, Prosecutors Say Click For More

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — An 83-year-old man has died after weeks on life support from being shoved into the subway tracks on the Upper East Side, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office.

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March 23, 2026 | Pix 11

NYC food vendors lose $50K in fake permit scheme: DA Click For More

Multiple New York City food vendors were swindled out of more than $50,000 by a man promising to lease them city-issued permits, authorities said Monday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
ICYMI: “We believe that many small businesses were harmed by this theft, some of which may not be able to recover from their financial losses.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for a multi-state organized retail theft ring:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
ICYMI: For the fifth consecutive summer, our office awarded a total of $300,000 to ten community-based organizations to fund youth gun violence prevention initiatives across Manhattan. Watch here to learn more!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“Every gun turned in reduces the risk of a potential act of violence or accidental shooting, and I encourage New Yorkers with firearms to turn them in on June 13.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about our upcoming gun buyback with NYPD: