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13 alleged gang members expected in court in major NYC case 
Drunk trucker who ran over NYC families celebrating July 4 convicted of murder
NYC landlords could face felony for harassing tenants, Manhattan DA says
Prominent surgeon accused of raping woman at gunpoint in his NYC apartment: Prosecutors
Three charged in alleged fraud scheme of brownstone worth $1 million in Harlem
Chelsea landlord neglected building to oust seniors, DA says
Woman accused in deadly Manhattan drugging and robbery cases. Here’s an alleged timeline.
Murder convictions vacated for 2 men after spending decades behind bars
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D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Placing Inoperable Chemical Weapon At NYPD Precinct
“We have no tolerance for anyone who threatens or puts members of law enforcement in harm’s way. The defendant’s actions against the NYPD are unacceptable and we will continue to pursue accountability in this matter. I want to thank the NYPD and our law enforcement partners in Georgia for an outstanding and collaborative investigation that has led to significant charges both states,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Apartment Rental Scammer Indicted
On Oct. 1, D.A. Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of Juan Valoy, 46, for allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 from three victims through an apartment rental scam. Valoy is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree.
Fake Construction School Operator Sentenced in Worker Death Case
The operator of a fraudulent construction safety school — linked to the 2022 death of a worker on the Upper West Side — has officially been sentenced, bringing some closure to a case that exposed widespread fraud in one of New York City’s most dangerous industries.
City officials hope Chetrit arrest serves as warning to landlords
New York City authorities are claiming a win in their push to enforce standards on landlords after Meyer Chetrit’s indictment on felony charges of tenant harassment.
UWS Doorman Sentenced for Stealing Nearly Half a Million Dollars from Elderly Residents
A former doorman on the Upper West Side who admitted to stealing nearly $500,000 from an elderly couple in his building has officially been sentenced.
Manhattan man sentenced to 18 years for brutal deli and subway attacks
A New York Supreme Court jury convicted Christopher Velarde, 40, in August of robbery and assault charges tied to the violent incidents. Prosecutors said Velarde’s spree began just after 1 a.m. on May 4, 2024, when he entered a deli at 48 West 48th Street and attacked a 44-year-old man. Witnesses told investigators that Velarde threw the victim to the ground, stomped on his head, and then stole his backpack before fleeing.
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