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January 16, 2026 | Pix11

Man sentenced for deadly July 4th drunk driving crash that killed 4 Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A man who crashed into a crowd of people and killed four on July 4th has been sentenced to 24 years-to-life in prison for the drunk driving incident, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Friday.

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January 16, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Click For More

“Daniel Hyden has been sentenced to 24 years-to-life in state prison for murdering four New Yorkers and severely injuring seven others as they were enjoying an annual Fourth of July barbecue. Ana Morel, Lucile Pinkney, Herman Pinkney and Emily Ruiz went to the celebration not knowing that Daniel Hyden would end their lives that day with his pickup truck,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While this prison sentence will not reverse the fatalities, injuries, and trauma, I hope this sentencing brings a measure of comfort for those who were impacted by this mass casualty event. If you are intoxicated, do not get behind the wheel – it risks the lives of others, and you will be prosecuted.”

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January 16, 2026 | NY1

Manhattan DA calls for new law to fight cryptocurrency crime Click For More

The Manhattan district attorney is calling on state lawmakers to pass the CRYPTO Act, which would criminalize businesses exchanging, transmitting or trading cryptocurrency without a virtual currency license.

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January 15, 2026 | New York Times

Former Building Super Is Convicted of Stealing $350,000 From 98-Year-Old Click For More

The former super, Rosalind Hernandez, was living in a Chelsea apartment building and working as the superintendent when she befriended the resident, Antonio Ruas, and gained his confidence, prosecutors said. After a time, Mr. Ruas, a retired stone setter from Brazil who was in poor health, asked her to sell his apartment and tie up his affairs in exchange for $100,000.

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January 15, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

DA Bragg proposes criminalizing NY businesses handling crypto without license Click For More

“The shadow financial system created by the explosion of cryptocurrency has created an ideal vehicle for money laundering and other crimes in New York State. Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime,” Bragg said in a statement.

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January 15, 2026 | CBS

After brutal NYC pizza shop assault caught on video, N.J. man gets 17 years in prison Click For More

"Tyshaun Watson is facing accountability for viciously attacking a pizzeria manager. This employee, who was just doing his job, suffered significant injuries and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for two weeks," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. "No worker should ever have to fear for their safety, and my office will prosecute those who harm them."


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office23 hours ago
“Santiago Ajsac Sirin was a hardworking delivery man in Manhattan before these defendants cut his life short by brutally attacking him.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch on @news12 to learn more about this indictment.
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Aljo Mrkulic brutally murdered Christoper Rodriguez, who kindly opened his home to him during a time of need during a vulnerable moment for our city.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing to 39 years-to-life in prison: https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/04/queens-man-gets-39-years-killing-lover-fatal-manhattan-arson-attack/
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Watch here as Courtney Razner, Deputy Chief of our Human Trafficking Unit, and Melissa Martinez, our Human Trafficking Clinical Director, discuss the realities of human trafficking in NYC and how our office supports survivors.
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