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March 31, 2026 | Long Island Press

Great Neck man was charged with bribery, conspiracy to fast-track city projects Click For More

A Great Neck man who owns a Brooklyn construction company was one of four people indicted in a scheme where business owners gave bribes to a former New York City Building inspector to fast-track projects, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. said on Monday, March 30.

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March 30, 2026 | New York Times

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Subway Shoving of 83-Year-Old Veteran Click For More

Just before noon on a Sunday in early March, a 30-year-old man was standing on a subway platform on the Upper East Side when he was pushed from behind.

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March 30, 2026 | NBC New York

NYC man indicted for murder in subway shove that killed 83-year-old: Manhattan DA Click For More

The man accused of pushing an 83-year-old man onto subway tracks, ultimately causing his death a week later, has been charged with murder in connection to the case, Manhattan District Attorney D.A. Bragg announced Monday.

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March 30, 2026 | Gothamist

Man pleads not guilty to murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old Click For More

A judge on Monday ordered a man held on murder and other charges for allegedly shoving an 83-year-old man onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side and killing him.

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March 30, 2026 | NYDN

Suspect accused of killing veteran in subway shoving incident held with no bail on murder charge Click For More

The suspect accused of killing an elderly Air Force veteran and wounding another man in a harrowing subway shoving incident pleaded not guilty to murder Monday, as the deceased victim’s tearful granddaughter described her grief as “immeasurable.”

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March 30, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment In Upper East Side Subway Shovings Click For More

“Two New Yorkers were waiting for the subway on a Sunday morning when they were shoved into the tracks, allegedly by Bairon Hernandez. He used such force that he killed Richard Williams, an 83-year-old veteran,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the survivor continues to heal from this abhorrent assault, and my thoughts are with the loved ones of Mr. Williams who are mourning his tragic loss. Those who use violence in our bustling transit system will be prosecuted.”


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“It means showing up. It means meeting people where they are.” – Felipe Ramos, Neighborhood Navigator Program Coordinator. Watch him speak movingly at @thebridgeny’s gala about his life experiences and impact as a Navigator.
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“The specter of incarceration and criminal penalties seemed to be a significant potential deterrent.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about how we are standing up for workers and going after bad bosses:
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ICYMI: D.A. Bragg joined the @brianlehrershow to discuss our office’s work cracking down on scams targeting immigrant New Yorkers, vacating an unjust murder conviction, and addressing gun violence.
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