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May 6, 2026 | Upper East Site

Subway Shover Headed to Prison for Paralyzing UES Commuter in Heinous Attack: Prosecutors Click For More

Less than a month after being convicted of Attempted Murder by a jury of his peers for a horrific attack inside an Upper East Side subway station that left a commuter paralyzed from the shoulders down, the 42-year-old homeless man who shoved her has learned his fate, prosecutors say: a lengthy prison sentence.

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May 6, 2026 | CBS News

Woman paralyzed after being shoved into a NYC subway speaks about her attacker’s “evil action” at his sentencing Click For More

The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.

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May 6, 2026 | ABC7NY

Man sentenced for shoving woman into subway on Upper East Side, leaving her paralyzed Click For More

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A man convicted of shoving a woman into a moving subway train in 2023, leaving her paralyzed, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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May 6, 2026 | New York Post

Paralyzed NYC subway shove victim breaks down as her attacker is sentenced — but can’t wipe away her own tears Click For More

The award-winning artist who survived being shoved into a moving Manhattan train heartbreakingly needed her mom to wipe away her tears at her attacker’s sentencing Wednesday — after the senseless attack left her paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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April 30, 2026 | New York Post

Hit-and-run Mercedes driver who allegedly killed motorist on NYC highway in 2021 is arrested: cops Click For More

Jay Taveras, 27, was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in the early-morning crash that killed Thomas Dunlea, 58, in late December of 2021, according to authorities.

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April 30, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYC Trinitarios ex-con arrested for manslaughter for 2021 West Side Highway Mercedes hit-run Click For More

In a statement, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, “The defendant’s alleged out-of-control driving caused a horrific tragedy. Furthermore, we allege that the defendant then flees the scene, leaving the victim to die without ever alerting law enforcement. I am grateful to the dogged work of our prosecutors for building this case and pursuing accountability.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
Watch to learn how the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative impacted young New Yorkers from Getting Out and Staying Out this summer!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
This morning, D.A. Bragg volunteered with the Met Council to pack food and distribute meals for the upcoming High Holidays! Thanks to the Met Council for all their great work and continuous support of our communities every day.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
Manhattan has the fewest murders year-to-date in recorded history, down 55% from last year. There is always more work to do, and we will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners at the NYPD to keep our borough safe! https://abc7ny.com/post/nypd-nyc-sees-safest-summer-record-shootings-murders/19783843/