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. Click For More

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February 10, 2026 | Patch

5 Charged In Firearm Conspiracy Linked To 9 Harlem Shootings: DA Click For More

HARLEM, NY — Five young men have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to arm themselves and carry out nine shooting incidents across Harlem over nearly a year, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday.

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February 10, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Five Charged With Firearm Conspiracy For Nine Shooting Incidents Click For More

“As alleged, these defendants conspired to arm themselves and unleash brazen violence across Harlem, including committing numerous shootings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Nearly all of the shootings were committed in or around NYCHA developments, putting countless lives at risk, including residents and bystanders. This kind of reckless and senseless violence has no place in our communities and those who engage in it will be brought to justice by our partners at the NYPD and our office’s prosecutors.”

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February 6, 2026 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

Arsonist Indicted for Series of Fires on Upper West Side and Upper East Side Click For More

The out-of-state man arrested last fall for setting garbage cans on fire on both the UWS and UES has now been indicted for a total of seven arsons across the two neighborhoods.

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February 5, 2026 | Patch

7 Arsons Committed On The UES And UWS, Prosecutor Says Click For More

An Oregon man is facing charges related to seven different arson attacks on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. said Thursday.

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February 5, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Arson Patterns On Upper East Side And Upper West Side Click For More

“Michael Patterson allegedly committed a series of arsons on Manhattan’s public streets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These dangerous fires extensively damaged public and private property, including five vehicles, and it is fortunate that no one was injured. In Manhattan, we take extremely seriously conduct that endangers our communities – whether to people or to property.”

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January 30, 2026 | West Side Rag

Man Sentenced For Morningside Heights Double Murder 30 Years Ago: Manhattan DA Click For More

A man was sentenced Thursday for a shocking double murder three decades ago that claimed the lives of a Morningside Heights woman and her special-needs daughter, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday.


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Earlier this week D.A. Bragg stopped by @columbialawschool to connect with students and highlight the work of our office. Watch here to learn more about their experience!
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In Manhattan, major crime is down in nearly every category compared to last year. And so far this year Manhattan had ZERO homicides, a first since 2018!

Murders and shootings continue to decline to pre-pandemic levels. There is always more work to do, but along with our partners at the NYPD we are continuing our efforts to reduce gun violence and keep our borough safe.
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“That work really is a complement to our traditional enforcement work.” – D.A. Bragg. Listen to @danwiig1 @nycountylawyers Amicus Curiae podcast for more on our investments in mental health and use of problem-solving courts.
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