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Domestic Abuse

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West Harlem

March 07, 2013

Harlem Group Aims to Heal Survivors of Domestic Violence

W.A.R.M. is teaming up with the United Nations to help women get out of abusive relationships.

Lower East Side

November 13, 2012

Fomer Publicist Sentenced to 25 years to Life for Murdering Girlfriend

Raul Barrera, 35, was given 25 years to life for stabbing his girlfriend, Sarah Coit, to death.

Lower East Side

September 28, 2012

Father of 23-Year-Old Killed by Her Boyfriend Tells Judge of His Pain

The father of Sarah Coit testified at a pre-sentencing hearing for her confessed murderer.

Richmond Hill

August 17, 2012

Queens Mom Stabbed to Death and Stuffed Under Bed, Police Say

Samantha Seelall, 29, was found in her Richmond Hill home with multiple stab wounds to her chest.

Mott Haven

July 07, 2012

Bronx Domestic Battle Leaves Man Dead, Wife Charged in Stabbing

A woman is in police custody after the man she lived with was found dead in their apartment.

Crown Heights

June 04, 2012

Domestic Violence Survivors Overcome Past Violence to Succeed in Business

Brooklyn women start their own businesses with a special grant for survivors of domestic violence. 

Midtown

January 26, 2011

Cy Vance Sets Sights on Repeat Offenders

Cy Vance Jr. is set to formally roll out his legislative priorities in February, his office said.

Manhattan

December 31, 2010

2010 Was Another Banner Year for Political Blunders in New York

Take a look at the most outrageous, controversial and entertaining political moments of the year.

Harlem

October 06, 2010

Domestic Violence Claims Argued in Murder Trial of Harlem Woman

Lawyers argued Wednesday over whether Donna Cobb was the victim of abuse by her husband.

Harlem

September 27, 2010

Harlem Wife Claims She Killed Her Husband Because of Abuse

A Harlem woman is on trial for stabbing her husband to death with a butter knife after earlier saying she hit him with a ceramic elephant.

Downtown

September 24, 2010

Manhattan 'Special Victims' to Be Serviced by New DA Bureau

Cy Vance announced the changes Friday.

Manhattan

June 08, 2010

Puerto Rican Day Parade Godfather Has Domestic Violence Prior, Sponsor Quits

Some supporters said they will not attend the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will honor a celebrity convicted of assault.

Manhattan

March 26, 2010

David Paterson Devised Statement That Had Woman Recant Domestic Violence Charge, Says Times

Some supporters said they will not attend the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will honor a celebrity convicted of assault.

Manhattan

March 17, 2010

Another David Paterson Top Aide, Marissa Shorenstein, Resigns

Some supporters said they will not attend the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will honor a celebrity convicted of assault.

Manhattan

March 17, 2010

Gov. David Paterson Talks to Don Imus About Domestic Abuse, World Series Ticket Scandals

Some supporters said they will not attend the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will honor a celebrity convicted of assault.