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March 23, 2026 | AMNY

Manhattan man convicted of causing fentanyl-related death of toddler son: DA Bragg Click For More

An East Village man was convicted Monday of causing the death of his 2-year-old son from cocaine and fentanyl intoxication nearly five years ago.

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March 23, 2026 | AMNY

NJ man indicted in Manhattan for scamming food truck vendors out of $50,000 in permit scam Click For More

A New Jersey man was indicted for allegedly scamming three food truck vendors out of thousands of dollars, falsely claiming he could give them NYC-issued licenses, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Monday.

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March 23, 2026 | West Side Spirit

Hudson River Pier 84 Stabber Sentenced for ‘23 Murder of Migrant Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. recently announced the sentencing of Luis Gil, 21, of the Bronx, to 18 years-to-life in state prison for fatally stabbing 33-year-old Hugo Morales in an unprovoked attack on Pier 84 in July 2023. Gil pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme Court to one count of Murder in the Second Degree.

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March 20, 2026 | Patch

Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatal Stabbing At NYC’s Pier 84 Click For More

A suspect who stabbed a man to death at Pier 84 in Manhattan three years ago has been sentenced to prison on Thursday.

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March 19, 2026 | W42ST

Pier 84 Killer Sentenced for Fatal Stabbing of Hugo Morales Click For More

“Hugo Morales was lying on a park bench one summer morning on Pier 84 when Luis Gil fatally stabbed him without provocation, tragically cutting his life short,” Bragg said in a statement. “While nothing can bring Mr Morales back, I hope this guilty plea and lengthy prison sentence can serve as a measure of comfort and closure to his loved ones.”

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March 19, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Man gets 18 years for random rage killing of hardworking immigrant in NYC Click For More

Luis Gil, 21, was hit with the term in Manhattan Supreme Court by Justice Cori Weston after Gil pleaded guilty in October to one count of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing Hugo Rene Morales Maxia on July 13, 2023, near the West Side’s Pier 84 between the Circle Line terminal and the USS Intrepid.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 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 Office6 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 Office6 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/