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South Bronx

September 20, 2012

Sexed-Up Correction Officers Getting Busy in the Big House, Lawsuit Says

A new lawsuit claims that sex among city correction officers on Rikers Island is "rampant."

Astoria

August 15, 2012

Man Accused of Murdering His Exec Girlfriend Blames Her in Facebook Post

Jason Bohn allegedly killed Danielle Thomas in their Astoria, Queens home on June 26.

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

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. 

New York City

May 09, 2012

New Domestic Violence Ads Tell New Yorkers 'Don't Mind Your Own Business'

Officials are trying to clamp down on domestic violence with a new public service campaign.

Manhattan

April 06, 2012

Mayor Says Arbitrators Would Give Ax Murderer "Slap on the Wrist”

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that some arbitrators refuse to fire even worst teachers.

Manhattan

February 18, 2012

Army Staff Sgt. Charged in Danny Chen Death to Face Afghanistan Hearing

Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas is charged with making false statements in the bullying death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Prospect Heights, Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights

February 16, 2012

Police Officer Arrested for Striking 8-Year-Old Son with Belt in Brooklyn

Allison Timothy, 31, was arrested Wednesday for hitting her son with a belt, police said.

Manhattan

February 15, 2012

Two of Danny Chen's Alleged Abusers to Face Trial in Soldier's Death

Two of Danny Chen's fellow soldiers will face trial and assault and other charges in his suicide.

Upper West Side

February 11, 2012

School Aide Gregory Atkins Allegedly Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old at P.S. 87

Gregory Atkins, 56, was arraigned Saturday on sex abuse charges after allegedly touching a boy at PS 87.

Manhattan

February 07, 2012

Lieutenant Charged in Danny Chen Death Next to Face Afghanistan Hearing

Lt. Daniel Schwartz is the third soldier to face a hearing in the bullying death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Manhattan

February 04, 2012

Danny Chen Bullying Death Sergeant Faces Afghanistan Hearing

Sgt. Travis Carden is facing assault charges in the bullying death of Army Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 01, 2012

Danny Chen's Death Prompts Council to Pass Anti-Discrimination Measure

The death of Pvt. Danny Chen led councilmembers to unanimously pass the anti-discrimination measure.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 05, 2012

Army Pvt. Danny Chen Pelted with Rocks Just Before Death, Advocates Say

Danny Chen was hit with rocks and forced to crawl on gravel before his death, army reps told family.

Harlem

December 07, 2011

Shopping Cart Pusher Had Six School Suspensions

A teen charged with tossing a shopping cart onto Marion Hedges had previously shoved a school principal.