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August 12, 2026 | NATIONAL JEWELER

Jewelry Store Employee Gets 20 Years to Life in Choking Death of Boss Click For More

New York—A New York City jewelry store employee who choked his boss to death using zip ties and then fled the country, evading capture for eight years, could spend the rest of his life in prison.

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August 11, 2026 | New York Post

NYPD seized more than 3K guns this year as historic downturn in shootings continues Click For More

The NYPD has taken more than 3,000 guns off the streets of the Big Apple this year, as the number of shootings in the five boroughs continues to dip to historic lows, police brass said Tuesday.

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August 11, 2026 | News 12

Bronx man accused of stealing $4K from homeless shelter residents Click For More

A Bronx man is accused of stealing more than $4,000 from people who live in a homeless shelter.

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August 10, 2026 | Gothamist

DA says Manhattan housing specialist stole thousands from people in homeless shelter Click For More

Manhattan prosecutors say a 24-year-old housing specialist stole thousands of dollars from homeless shelter residents by fooling them into thinking they needed to pay him directly to secure apartments.

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August 10, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Homeless Shelter Employee For Stealing Thousands From Residents Click For More

“Shelter residents trusted David Aguero, a housing specialist, to help them secure stable places to live. As alleged, Aguero broke their trust and stole thousands of dollars from them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of New Yorkers desperate for homes in the midst of our housing crisis will be held accountable. This is an ongoing investigation. If you or someone you know may be a victim, please call us at 212-335-3600, regardless of your immigration status.”

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August 8, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Tribeca jewelry store worker who strangled boss with zip ties gets 20 years to life Click For More

A Tribeca jewelry store worker who pleaded guilty to strangling his boss to death with two zip ties before fleeing the country was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, officials said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: