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March 6, 2025 | NY1

Program aims to tackle quality-of-life issues near Washington Square Park Click For More

Hobbs is hoping the task force can start addressing those issues. Village Interagency Taskforce brings together stakeholders and government agencies, so everyone is on the same page about quality-of-life issues happening near Washington Square Park in the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and the West Village.

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March 6, 2025 | New York Post

NYC aims to reclaim Washington Square Park from drug pushers, vagrants in latest quality-of-life push Click For More

Flanked by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and local civic leaders, Adams said 13 city agencies will team up with civil leaders to keep tabs on goings on at the 10-acre Lower Manhattan park — with the announcement coming on the heels of Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s call for a new quality of life initiative.

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March 6, 2025 | 1010 Wins

Man, 46, indicted for posing as attorney, stealing $200K from clients: Manhattan DA Click For More

A 46-year-old man was indicted for allegedly posing as an attorney and stealing approximately $200,000 from dozens of clients over a three year span, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday.

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March 6, 2025 | AMNY

‘Village Interagency Task Force’ aims to tackle drug use, homelessness at Washington Square Park and nearby blocks Click For More

Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg unveiled the newly formed “Village Interagency Task Force,” a bold initiative to tackle rampant drug use, homelessness and other societal woes in the Greenwich Village and West Village neighborhoods, including Washington Square Park.

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March 6, 2025 | New York Daily News

Harlem man guilty of torturing partner’s 10-year-old son, horrifically beating him to death Click For More

“Ryan Cato tortured 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe for months before beating him to death within an unimaginably horrific 24 hours. The evidence shown to the jury proved the utterly depraved nature of Ayden’s murder, including extensive internal and external injuries that no one, let alone a child, should suffer,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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March 6, 2025 | Times of Israel

Man charged with hate crimes for threats against New York synagogue Click For More

“Luis Ramirez allegedly made extremely disturbing and serious threats against Central Synagogue, and we have absolutely no tolerance for this conduct,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says in a statement. “He is now charged with significant terrorism and hate crimes charges and was remanded into custody. Any form of antisemitism is despicable, and I want Manhattan’s Jewish community to know we are remaining extremely vigilant.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks 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 Office2 weeks 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 Office2 weeks 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: