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October 3, 2024 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

UWS Doorman Faces Serious Charges for Stealing Almost Half a Mill from Elderly Residents Click For More

“As alleged, Alfredo Mateo abused his access as a doorman to deplete the financial accounts of a retired teacher who was living in a nursing home, and her husband, who had recently passed away,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of the access entrusted in them to target older community members and steal from hardworking New Yorkers will be held accountable. I thank the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District for their partnership in the investigation.”

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October 2, 2024 | 1010Wins

UWS doorman indicted for stealing over $477K from retired NYC teacher in nursing home, her deceased husband Click For More

A Yonkers man who worked as a doorman at a building on the Upper West Side was indicted for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a retired New York City schoolteacher and her deceased husband beginning in 2022, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.

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October 2, 2024 | Pix11

‘Abused access’: NYC doorman accused of stealing $477K from retired teacher Click For More

A Manhattan doorman is accused of stealing $477,685 from a retired school teacher and her husband over a period of two years, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Wednesday.

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October 2, 2024 | New York Post

NYC doorman accused of stealing $478K from elderly tenant after she moved into nursing home Click For More

An Upper West Side doorman is accused of stealing nearly $480,000 from a retired teacher and her husband after the woman moved into a nursing home and later died — once disguising his voice to sound like hers as part of the shifty scheme, Manhattan prosecutors said.

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October 2, 2024 | New York Times

Her Pension Checks Vanished. The Doorman Stole Them, Prosecutors Say. Click For More

A doorman at an Upper Manhattan building was charged on Wednesday after prosecutors said he embezzled $477,685 from a retired schoolteacher after she left the building for a nursing home and later died. […] “Those who take advantage of the access entrusted in them to target older community members and steal from hardworking New Yorkers will be held accountable,” Alvin L. Bragg, the district attorney, said in the release.

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October 2, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Doorman Indicted For Stealing $477k From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband Click For More

“As alleged, Alfredo Mateo abused his access as a doorman to deplete the financial accounts of a retired teacher who was living in a nursing home, and her husband, who had recently passed away,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of the access entrusted in them to target older community members and steal from hardworking New Yorkers will be held accountable. I thank the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District for their partnership in the investigation.” 


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“These are real killing machines. We’ll have new tools if this passes, when this passes, to hold people accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on our efforts to crack down on the proliferation of cheap, easy-to-make 3D-printed firearms:
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here on @ny1 for more on the indictment of Alon Riabichev for allegedly fatally stabbing his 80-year-old neighbor.
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about our work alongside @govkathyhochul to crack down on the proliferation of illegal 3D-printed guns and ghost guns.
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