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November 3, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Trial Click For More

“Family and friends were enjoying a Fourth of July barbeque in Corlears Hook Park before their lives were drastically and tragically changed forever. Daniel Hyden was intoxicated when he drove through a fence, killing Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Ana Morel, and Emily Ruiz, as well as injuring seven others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, the court found him guilty of numerous crimes for this horrific act of vehicular violence, including four counts of Murder in the Second Degree. While this verdict won’t bring them back to life, I hope that this conviction can bring at least some measure of comfort for their friends and family.”

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October 31, 2025 | Pix11

Former tenant accused of robbing NYC landlord, 99, who later died Click For More

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former tenant is accused of robbing a 99-year-old Manhattan landlord, who died after suffering a stroke in the aftermath of the incident, authorities said.

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October 31, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Man accused of robbing landlord, 99, who later died from stroke extradited to NYC to face charges Click For More

The suspect in the gunpoint robbery of a 99-year-old landlord still actively managing his Washington Heights apartment building who later died from a stroke was brought to New York from Philadelphia to face justice Friday, police said.

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October 31, 2025 | Pix11

NYC man murdered his sister in front of their mother: court documents Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A New York City man murdered his younger sister by stabbing her multiple times in front of their mother, according to court documents.

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October 31, 2025 | New York Post

Ex-tenant accused of violently mugging 99-year-old NYC landlord who died of stroke faces felony charges Click For More

The disgruntled ex-tenant accused of violently robbing a 99-year-old Upper Manhattan landlord – who died of a stroke in the aftermath of the $20,000 heist – was shipped back to the city Friday to face felony charges as the victim’s grandson slammed him as a “coward.”

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October 31, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Rodney Johnson For Murder Of Younger Sister Click For More

“Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant seized the opportunity to attack his sister at one of her most vulnerable moments and ultimately killed her in front of their mother. No family should ever have to experience this type of horrific and traumatic conduct. I sincerely hope that Shayla Johnson’s family and loved ones can heal and recover from this devastating tragedy.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
ICYMI: "This act of arson not only threatened Parker’s neighbors, but those in the surrounding area.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the guilty plea of a man for intentionally starting a fire inside a Hamilton Heights apartment building that destroyed the property:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Did you know? Operated by community-based organization The Bridge, our Neighborhood Navigators are building trusting relationships with unhoused New Yorkers to connect them to longer-term services and resources.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
This morning, we gathered with our borough’s current and incoming elected officials to update them on our Office’s work throughout the past year and to discuss ways we can work together to improve public safety in Manhattan.