Alvin Bragg is the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan. Alvin – a lifelong Manhattanite who served as a state and federal prosecutor – has spent more than two decades fighting to make our communities safer and our criminal justice system fairer.
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NYPD seized more than 3K guns this year as historic downturn in shootings continues
The NYPD has taken more than 3,000 guns off the streets of the Big Apple this year, as the number of shootings in the five boroughs continues to dip to historic lows, police brass said Tuesday.
Bronx man accused of stealing $4K from homeless shelter residents
A Bronx man is accused of stealing more than $4,000 from people who live in a homeless shelter.
DA says Manhattan housing specialist stole thousands from people in homeless shelter
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.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Homeless Shelter Employee For Stealing Thousands From Residents
“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.”
Tribeca jewelry store worker who strangled boss with zip ties gets 20 years to life
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.
Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for hitting boy with belt in anti-gay attack in Manhattan
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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