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August 24, 2025 | AMNY

‘New Second Amendment:’ How the NYPD, Manhattan DA are fighting radical online ghost gun manufacturers Click For More

“As technology continues to evolve, ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms continue to pose a threat to public safety. To address the proliferation of these dangerous weapons, my office has partnered closely with Deputy Chief Nilan and the NYPD through our Ghost Gun Initiative to remove guns off our streets, stay ahead of emerging trends, and advocate for new legislation – leading to significant progress,” DA Bragg said. “We will continue to comprehensively address gun violence through collaboration with our legislative and law enforcement partners. We are extremely grateful to Deputy Chief Nilan for her extraordinary leadership and the NYPD for their close collaboration.”

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August 21, 2025 | Gothamist

Vision $12,500: How suspected corruption spilled into battle over the McGuinness Blvd bike lane Click For More

On Thursday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accused Ingrid Lewis-Martin of accepting $2,500, free catering at Gracie Mansion worth $10,000 and a brief appearance in the TV series “Godfather of Harlem” in exchange for using her post as the number two official at City Hall to meddle in the overhaul of McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint.

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August 21, 2025 | The City

Eric Adams’ Close Advisor and Associates Indicted in Wide-Ranging Influence Schemes Click For More

Mayor Eric Adams’ closest longtime advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, sold off her influence to a wide variety of interests, taking free catering, cash, home renovations and other gifts in exchange for her help eliminating bureaucratic hurdles for developers and steering lucrative contracts to select vendors, prosecutors charged Thursday.

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August 21, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Adams confidante Ingrid Lewis-Martin charged in sprawling $75K bribery scheme involving key allies Click For More

Characterizing her alleged crimes as “classic bribery conspiracies that had a deep and wide-ranging impact on city government,” Bragg said in a statement that his years-long invesitgation into Lewis-Martin is continuing and being conducted jointly with the city Department of Investigation.

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August 21, 2025 | NEW YORK TIMES

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adams Adviser, Faces Fresh Corruption Charges Click For More

The Manhattan district attorney’s office announced sweeping corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams’s former chief adviser and several of her associates on Thursday, unsealing four separate indictments that outlined a series of brazen schemes and painted a damning picture of a city for sale.

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August 21, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Ingrid Lewis-Martin Newly Indicted For Accepting More Than $75,000 In Bribes In Wide-Ranging Conspiracies Click For More

“We allege that Ingrid Lewis-Martin engaged in classic bribery conspiracies that had a deep and wide-ranging impact on City government,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Lewis-Martin consistently overrode the expertise of public servants so she could line her own pockets. While she allegedly received more than $75,000 in bribes and an appearance on a TV show, every other New Yorker lost out.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office17 hours ago
So far this year in Manhattan, murders are down 39% and shootings are down 35% compared to last year. There is still more work to do, but we are continuing to reduce gun violence and keep our borough safe.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office20 hours ago
On Friday we joined Emergent Works, one of our Gun Violence Initiative awardees, as participants performed original music from their collective album they developed over the summer!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office21 hours ago
“We are extremely grateful to Deputy Chief Nilan for her extraordinary leadership and the NYPD for their close collaboration.” – D.A. Bragg. More on our collaboration with NYPD to address the proliferation of ghost guns: