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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.

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August 6, 2026 | Gothamist

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting 12-year-old with a belt Click For More

A Brooklyn man has been indicted on hate crime charges after allegedly hitting a 12-year-old boy with a belt and calling him “gay” at a Lower East Side playground earlier this year.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office7 days ago
“Anyone who puts in an honest day’s work and is criminally underpaid or not paid is a matter of great interest to us.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about our new partnership with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
EXCLUSIVE: We’re announcing a new partnership with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to crack down on unlawful practices and fight wage theft, tenant harassment, and fraud targeting immigrants. Learn more in CBS New York:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
Murders and shootings are down so far this year compared to 2021. There is always more work to do, but our comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence with our law enforcement partners is working ⬇️