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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.

New York City

October 24, 2012

Fashionistas Flock to Army Navy Stores in Search of Military Look

Even the most feminine fashionistas are donning fatigues, army jackets and boots.

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.

Central Harlem

August 15, 2012

WWI 'Harlem Hellfighters' Honored with Mural by Uptown Youth

The artwork portrays important figures from the Hellfighters' history.

 

Chinatown

August 13, 2012

Soldier Booted from Army for Death of Pvt. Danny Chen

Spc. Ryan Offutt was avoided homicide charges in the plea deal for the death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

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.

Chelsea

May 23, 2012

LGBT Sailors Urged to Come Out for Fleet Week

For the first time in Fleet Week history, LGBT servicemembers can openly participate in gay events.

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 22, 2012

Fleet Week Kicks Off With Dozens of Free Family-Friendly Events

Check out ships, see air demonstrations, or meet Marines all throughout Fleet Week 2012.

East Village & Lower East Side

April 12, 2012

Pvt. Danny Chen's Mom Relieved Army Moved Trials to U.S.

Pvt. Danny Chen's mother is grateful that the Army moved the courts-martial from Afghanistan to the U.S.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 11, 2012

Army Trials for Soldiers Accused in Pvt. Danny Chen's Death Coming to U.S.

Courts-martial for the soldiers accused of driving Danny Chen to suicide will be held in North Carolina.