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June 26, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencings In The Murder Of Nadia Vitels Click For More

“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada were each sentenced to 20 years-to-life in state prison for brutally murdering Nadia Vitels, a mother who was starting a new chapter in life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While I hope today’s sentencing can provide some closure, it will not bring Ms. Vitels back. My heart is with her loved ones who continue to feel her loss every day.”

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June 26, 2026 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

An Upper West Side Senior Home Trusted Him for Years; Prosecutors Say That Trust Cost Residents Dearly Click For More

The man worked in the business office of an Upper West Side senior living residence, where handling residents’ checks was simply part of the job. For more than four years, prosecutors now say, he quietly used that everyday access to drain money from some of the neighborhood’s most vulnerable people — including a 92-year-old in cognitive decline who allegedly lost more than $240,000.

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June 25, 2026

Statement From Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg On People v. Weinstein Click For More

To be clear, we believe Ms. Mann’s account and her credibility as a witness. This has been an extraordinarily taxing ordeal for her, and she has never wavered while testifying in front of two grand juries and three trial juries over the course of eight years. We thank her for her honesty and her tremendous bravery.

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June 24, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two Antiquities To The People Of Nepal Click For More

"In the past two years we have successfully repatriated more than 20 antiquities to the people of Nepal, all of which have come from well-known trafficking networks that we continue to dismantle. We hope to hold additional ceremonies with our counterparts in Nepal in the coming months and years," said District Attorney Bragg.

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June 24, 2026

Senior Living Employee Accused Of Stealing $400K From UWS Residents, Facility: DA Click For More

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — An employee at an Upper West Side senior living residence has been indicted on allegations that he stole more than $400,000 from elderly residents and the facility itself over a period of several years, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

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June 24, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Orsen Reyes For Assault At Midtown Subway Station Click For More

“Orsen Reyes has been held accountable for a violent assault in which he slashed and repeatedly stomped on the victim – a vicious attack that could have ended in tragedy. Thanks to the NYPD, our prosecutors and the jury that carefully evaluated the evidence, Reyes has been brought to justice. This significant prison sentence reflects the severity of his conduct, and I hope it provides the victim with a measure of closure,” said District Attorney Bragg.


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: