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Manhattan DA calls on YouTube to take action against ghost gun videos 
Law enforcement officials in New York City on Wednesday called on YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns from being seen by children.
Why is YouTube suggesting ghost gun videos to young people watching video games? Officials want change 
More young people are learning how to make guns online, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Funding Opportunity For Summer Youth Gun Violence Prevention 
“Particularly when it comes to younger New Yorkers, preventing a crime is always better than prosecuting one,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud to say that more than two hundred teens and young adults have earned stipends through our Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative over the past two summers, and we look forward to supporting more young New Yorkers this year. I urge community-based organizations throughout Manhattan to apply for funding and to help spread the word!”
NY state expands offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes 
New York is adding 23 offenses to its existing list of hate crimes in a move intended to help victims of violent acts that were motivated by bias or prejudice.
Hate Crime Modernization Act Included In Final FY2025 State Budget 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The inclusion of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act in this year’s state budget is a significant step in closing loopholes and sending the message that New York does not tolerate hate."
2 teens charged in death of New York City woman whose body was found in duffel bag 
Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in her New York City apartment, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced.

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