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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 9h

If you or someone you know suspects deed fraud, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or email [email protected].

Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 9h

NEW: Today we announced the indictment of three individuals and three companies for allegedly working together to steal a Harlem brownstone in a deed fraud scheme. More: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment For Deed Theft Scheme: Charges Against 3 Individuals & 3 Companies For Stealing Harlem Brownstone From Family Of Deceased Owner

“As alleged, six defendants worked together to take advantage of a grieving family, posing as heirs, and committing deed theft to steal their property. During a time when housing is scarce, I will not...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 13h

“We have no tolerance for anyone who threatens or puts members of law enforcement in harm’s way.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment:
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Bottle with note left at NYPD precinct helped solve a Georgia murder, prosecutors say

Delano Hill of Suwanee, Georgia, allegedly left a bottle that he claimed had contained chlorine gas. On the bottle was a confession to a stabbing back in Georgia.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 1d

“The defendant’s actions against the NYPD are unacceptable, and we will continue to pursue accountability in this matter.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on the indictment of a man for allegedly placing an inoperable chemical weapon at an NYPD precinct: www.amny.com/new-york/chl...

Chlorine gas threat outside Manhattan police precinct leads to cold case murder arrest in Georgia | amNewYork

A Georgia man who allegedly left a fake chemical weapon outside a Greenwich Village police precinct has been indicted in New York, an incident that helped authorities solve a two-year-old murder in hi...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 1d

“Valor Security and Alexander Shaporov put the safety of construction workers at risk for nearly four years through their sham safety training school.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about their sentencing: www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/fake-constru...

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 wide...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 1d

Today we announced the indictment of Delano Hill for placing an inoperable chemical weapon at the entrance of the NYPD’s 6th Precinct. As a result of this investigation, he was eventually indicted for a cold case homicide in Georgia. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-ma...

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...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 5d

“Christopher Velarde committed vicious, unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing: patch.com/new-york/new...

Man Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli, Subway Station: DA

The defendant was accused of unprovoked attacks against two men in the span of minutes, prosecutors said.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 6d

We announced the indictment of Donald Ziebenhood for allegedly attacking his husband in three incidents of intimate partner violence. Learn more: pix11.com/news/local-n...

NYC man died during last violent clash with husband: DA

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A Manhattan man is accused of attacking his husband three times this year, including a summer encounter that ended with his dead partner covered in blood and slump…

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 7d

Today we announced the sentencing of Christopher Velarde to 18 years in state prison for attacking two men in separate unprovoked assaults at a Midtown deli and a subway station. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-ch...

D.A. Bragg: Christopher Velarde Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli And Subway Station

“Christopher Velarde committed vicious unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Both victims were significantly injured by this violenc...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 7d

“From winters without heat and unrepaired roofs causing leaks and ceiling collapses, these New Yorkers were forced to live in uninhabitable conditions.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s tenant harassment indictment: www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

Meyer Chetrit indicted by Manhattan D.A. for alleged tenant harassment

The developer and his firm were charged with two felony counts.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 8d

Tune in at 8 tonight on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social as D.A. Bragg and NYC Department of Investigation Commissioner Strauber discuss the indictment of two individuals and their companies for harassing rent-regulated tenants in Chelsea: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 8d

“As alleged, Meyer Chetrit waged a campaign of harassment against two rent-regulated tenants in their 70s in hopes they would move out, and the building could be sold.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more in The Real Deal to learn more about this indictment: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...

Meyer Chetrit indicted on felony tenant harassment charges

District Attorney Alvin Bragg accused the developer of leaving tenants at 117-119 West 26th Street in Chelsea without heat, elevator

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 8d

If you need help, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or [email protected]. Our Office is a safe place to report crime regardless of your immigration status.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 8d

New: Today with the NYC Department of Investigation we announced the indictment of two individuals and their companies for harassing two older, rent-regulated tenants in Chelsea. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-d-...

D.A. Bragg, D.O.I. Commissioner Strauber Announce Indictment Of Landlords For Tenant Harassment In Chelsea Apartment

“As alleged, Meyer Chetrit waged a campaign of harassment against two rent-regulated tenants in their 70s in hopes they would move out, and the building could be sold,” said District Attorney Bragg. “...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 8d

“We will continue to treat acts of violence committed throughout our subway system with the seriousness they deserve.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about sentencing of Samuel Junker for shoving a woman onto the subway tracks: abc7ny.com/post/man-get...

10-year prison sentence for man who shoved woman onto subway tracks

A man who was indicted for shoving a woman onto the subway tracks at the Chambers Street station has been sentenced.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 9d

NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Patrick Robles to 10 years in prison for attempting to rape a woman on a northbound J train in the Chambers Street station. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Subway Attempted Rape

“Patrick Robles violently attempted to rape a young woman on the subway as she did everything she could to escape the attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the survivor for her bravery throu...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 9d

"I hope this measure of accountability can bring some comfort to Ms. Nieves’ loved ones, who continue to endure the effects of this senseless tragedy.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Kristie Miro’s plea for fatally beating her aunt: patch.com/new-york/har...

East Harlem Woman Killed Her Aunt With A Hammer, Prosecutors Say

The woman is expected to be sentenced to 16-years-to-life in prison.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 12d

"Kristie Miro committed a brutal and deadly act of family violence that took her aunt’s life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about her guilty plea: pix11.com/news/local-n...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: Today we announced the guilty plea of Kristie Miro for fatally beating her aunt, 56-year-old Ana Nieves, in her own apartment in East Harlem. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Woman For Murder Of Her Aunt In East Harlem

"Kristie Miro committed a brutal and deadly act of family violence that took her aunt’s life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Losing any loved one to violence is incredibly painful, and unimaginable a...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 13d

“As alleged, each incident was calculated: Tabitha Bundrick knowingly provided fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate her victims so she could steal their personal belongings.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s indictment: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

Woman accused in deadly Manhattan drugging and robbery cases. Here's an alleged timeline.

Tabitha Bundrick, 38, pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and also robbery, burglary and assault.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 16d

“Geovalny Alcantara allegedly assaulted a complete stranger in an unprovoked attack on a Manhattan subway that could have turned deadly.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this transit crime indictment: www.amny.com/news/suspect...

Suspect indicted for stabbing a sleeping man on board Manhattan train

A NYC man was indicted for allegedly stabbing a commuter on board a Manhattan train in July.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 16d

NEW: Today we announced the Office’s seizure of 12 domain names associated with five online vendors which sold stolen credit and debit card information and cardholders’ personal identifying information. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/manhattan-d-...

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 19d

“As alleged, Desean Maryat placed an imitation pipe bomb that forced police to clear the Crossroads of the World for more than an hour on a busy Monday morning.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: www.amny.com/new-york/man...

Times Square bomb scare: Bronx man indicted in fake pipe bomb plot | amNewYork

State prosecutors charged a Bronx man Thursday with allegedly placing an imitation pipe bomb outside the NYPD’s Times Square substation last month, forcing an

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 19d

“I am thrilled that these nine pieces are being returned in what is our first repatriation with Costa Rica.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this repatriation here: ticotimes.net/2025/09/18/s...

Stolen Costa Rican Antiquities Head Home After Manhattan Probe

United States returns nine ancient Costa Rican artifacts, including jade celts, seized from trafficking networks.

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 20d

“We do not have tolerance for those who attack members of law enforcement, and I hope the injured officers can make full recoveries.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of a man for allegedly attacking three NYPD officers: www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/17/n...

Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers

A stark naked Queens man accused of attacking bicyclists — and assaulting three NYPD officers — was hit with assault and attempted robbery charges at his Wednesday arraignment in Manhattan Supreme …

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