As Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance, Jr. has made the advancement of criminal justice reform part of the mission of the District Attorney's Office, right alongside our centuries-old founding mission of public safety.
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DA Vance has made justice reform a part of our mission, right alongside our founding mission of public safety.
Our strong partnerships with Manhattan communities help prevent crime and reduce involvement in the justice system.
Sexual violence affects all communities and workplaces. We ensure that survivors are not just heard, but given equal access to justice.
We’ve developed partnerships, technology, and expertise to become a national leader in cybercrime prevention and prosecution.
Since 2010, our proactive investigations have led to the removal of more than 1,700 guns from New York City streets.
Because Manhattan is a global financial capital, our Office is uniquely positioned to fight white-collar crime.
DA Vance accepting the New York Center for Children's "Champion" Award
The head of our Cybercrime Bureau appears on VICE's "Motherboard" podcast to talk about how we solve and prosecute complex high-tech crimes
DA Vance tours Educational Alliance and learns more about the innovative "two-generation" education program funded by CJII
DA Vance announces the results of the office's $38M investment in testing the national rape kit backlog
DA Vance welcomes players to our annual Saturday Night Lights Invitational Basketball Tournament
Take Your Kids to Work Day 2019
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D.A. Vance, City of London Police Announce Arrest of Man on Suspicion of Stealing Music from Award-Winning International Superstars and Selling it for Cryptocurrency
“As one of the world’s leading creative capitals, New York City is dedicated to protecting artists’ intellectual property and ensuring that those who steal it face the music.”
Ex-con who shot bystander in Battery Park City sentenced to 20 years
"He pulled the blame-the-victim defense. It didn’t work. Ex-con Jason Wright, 39, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for shooting an innocent 34-year-old woman in the knee in Battery Park City on April 24, 2017, after a judge discounted his excuse that he was aiming for a rival ferry ticket vendor, who was grazed in the chest during the violence."
Testimony for State Senate Codes Committee on Implementation of Pre-Trial Discovery
Senator Bailey and members of the committee, thank you for holding this hearing on the implementation of pre-trial discovery reform. It is important to have this discussion to adequately prepare for the sweeping changes that will take effect on January 1, 2020.
“Saturday Night Lights” Keeping NYC Kids Out of Trouble, Building Bridges With Police
"While some kids might be getting into trouble on a Saturday night, others are taking part in a program that offers free soccer, basketball, and dance classes [...] 'It's turning criminal dollars into community activity and program development. What could be a better statement than to say to those who are committing crime, we're going to take what you've done and we're going to make it positive for our neighborhood,' Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance said."
D.A. Vance, Partners Announce Citywide Expansion of Signature “Saturday Night Lights” Youth Program
"Over the last eight years, we’ve grown SNL from a basketball program at a single site in West Harlem to a network serving thousands of teens with world-class sports programming in their own neighborhoods across Manhattan. I am thrilled to announce that with today’s $1.4 million investment and the strong collaboration of my fellow District Attorneys, Saturday Night Lights will now enrich and inspire kids across the five boroughs."
D.A. Vance, NYC DOI Commisssioner, NYS Inspector General Announce Indictment of Unlicensed Labor Broker for Million-Dollar Insurance Fraud
"Over the last three years, my Office has returned $7.4 million in stolen wages to workers, and more than $14 million in unpaid taxes from 104 construction companies to New York State. Together with our partners in the Construction Fraud Task Force, we are committed to seeking justice for workers and protecting them from predatory practices.”
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Tuesday Aug 6
National Night Out Against Crime
The Manhattan D.A.’s office will join the NYPD and city officials at over 70 locations across the city for the National Night Out Against Crime. This annual community-building campaign includes barbecues, bounce house, face painting, and much more in the effort to promote police-community partnerships and help make our city safer
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🏅 Last night Assistant D.A. Antoinette Carter earned @NYCLA’s Public Service Award for her decades of tireless service on behalf of crime survivors. ADA Carter recently secured the convictions of all three defendants involved in the brutal murder of Joseph Comunale. https://t.co/VRcpOnxKJG
Under our Project Reset diversion program, New Yorkers arrested for low-level offenses can complete community-based arts programming with @YoungNewYorkers in lieu of prosecution. Thanks to @Swiss_Institute for a powerful exhibit showcasing their work. https://t.co/UJuLV9MTZY
“As one of the world’s leading creative capitals, New York City is dedicated to protecting artists’ intellectual property and ensuring that those who steal it face the music." https://t.co/IqZ3GBPtyO
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