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Chinatown

December 18, 2012

Platoon Leader Dismissed from Army for Hazing Death of Pvt. Danny Chen

Lt. Daniel L. Schwartz was scheduled to be the last of eight soldiers to go on trial for hazing.

Williamsburg

November 29, 2012

City Removes Veteran's War Protest Art From McCarren Park

The city removed a sculpture that Army Veteran Giovanni Gelardi said he erected for deceased military.

Williamsburg

November 28, 2012

'Pieta' War Protest Art at McCarren Park Prohibited by City, Officials Say

A uniformed skeleton lies in the Virgin Mary's arms on a Bedford Avenue corner of the park.

Chinatown

November 22, 2012

'Ring Leader' Found Guilty in Hazing Death of Pvt. Danny Chen

Sgt. Andrew Vanbockel has been found guilty of hazing that led up to the suicide of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Financial District

October 22, 2012

Statue Marking Afghanistan Invasion Finds New Home Near World Trade Center

Members of the Green Berets celebrated the rededication of the "horse soldier" statue near the WTC PATH.

Chinatown

August 20, 2012

Advocates Outraged at 'Light Sentence' for Soldier in Pvt. Danny Chen Trial

Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas was sentenced to three months in a military prison but will remain in the Army.

Chinatown

August 17, 2012

Sergeant Pleads Not Guilty in Pvt. Danny Chen's Suicide Case

Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas pleaded not guilty to dereliction of duty for allowing the abuse.

Chinatown

August 16, 2012

Sergeant Standing Trial in Army Pvt. Danny Chen's Suicide Case

Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas is accused of failing to prevent the hazing of the Chinatown native.

Chinatown

August 10, 2012

Army Pvt. Danny Chen's Supporters to Protest Sentencing in Hazing Trial

A rally will be held Saturday to protest the sentencing of Sgt. Adam Holcomb in Chen's suicide.

Flatiron

July 31, 2012

City Unveils Career Center Dedicated to Veterans

The Workforce1 Center is located on Madison Avenue between East 26th and 27th streets.

Chinatown

July 27, 2012

Chinatown Soldier Danny Chen Had Suicide Note on Arm

Doctor who performed Chen's autopsy said the Chinatown native had a message written on his arm.

Chinatown

July 25, 2012

Pvt. Danny Chen's Mother Takes Stand in Opening of Army Bullying Trial

Prosecutors argued that Chen's mother disowned him, driving him to suicide.

Chinatown

July 23, 2012

First Trial in Army Pvt. Danny Chen's Alleged Bullying Death Set to Begin

A court-martial for Sgt. Adam M. Holcomb will begin at Ft. Bragg army base in North Carolina Tuesday.

Chinatown

May 24, 2012

Pvt. Danny Chen Fundraiser Seeks to Send Family to Military Trials

The fundraiser is intended to help Pvt. Danny Chen's supporters attend the courts-martial.

Chinatown

May 22, 2012

Pvt. Danny Chen's Birthday Honored With Blitz of Cards to Washington Pols

Advocates for Pvt. Danny Chen plan to deliver birthday cards to Washington officials.