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August 11, 2026 | News 12

Bronx man accused of stealing $4K from homeless shelter residents Click For More

A Bronx man is accused of stealing more than $4,000 from people who live in a homeless shelter.

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August 10, 2026 | Gothamist

DA says Manhattan housing specialist stole thousands from people in homeless shelter Click For More

Manhattan prosecutors say a 24-year-old housing specialist stole thousands of dollars from homeless shelter residents by fooling them into thinking they needed to pay him directly to secure apartments.

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August 10, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Homeless Shelter Employee For Stealing Thousands From Residents Click For More

“Shelter residents trusted David Aguero, a housing specialist, to help them secure stable places to live. As alleged, Aguero broke their trust and stole thousands of dollars from them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of New Yorkers desperate for homes in the midst of our housing crisis will be held accountable. This is an ongoing investigation. If you or someone you know may be a victim, please call us at 212-335-3600, regardless of your immigration status.”

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August 8, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Tribeca jewelry store worker who strangled boss with zip ties gets 20 years to life Click For More

A Tribeca jewelry store worker who pleaded guilty to strangling his boss to death with two zip ties before fleeing the country was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, officials said.

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August 6, 2026 | Gay City News

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for hitting boy with belt in anti-gay attack in Manhattan Click For More

A 37-year-old Brooklyn man was indicted for allegedly hitting a 12-year-old boy with a belt in a disturbing homophobic attack on a playground in the Lower East Side earlier this year, prosecutors announced on Aug. 6.

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August 6, 2026 | Advocate

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg brings another antigay hate crime case after beating of 12-year-old boy Click For More

A New York City man has been indicted on hate crime charges after prosecutors say he attacked a 12-year-old boy with a belt while repeatedly calling him gay at a Lower East Side playground.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 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 Office4 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 Office4 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: