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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez

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⚖️ Ensuring fairness + equal justice 🗯️ Strengthening community trust 🤝 Keeping Brooklyn safe

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 14d

We welcomed 81 new ADAs this week–our biggest class in years! They join our dedicated staff in ensuring fairness and equal justice for Brooklyn.

New ADA Class of Summer 2025 with Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez and Director of Legal Recruiting Fran Weiner and Deputy Director Bill Neri on steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 13h

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for our annual month celebration, what an amazing turnout! Brooklyn is powerful when we come together and this evening, our community showed how much pride we take in our diversity.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with residents

Brooklyn DA staffer at Hispanic Heritage celebration

Performer at Brooklyn’s Hispanic Heritage celebration

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 1d

#ICYMI: Last week, my office announced the indictment of a Crown Heights woman charged with grand larceny and filing false documents for allegedly collecting over $130,000 in Social Security benefits on behalf of her deceased mother for more than a decade.

Brooklyn Woman indicted for stealing over $130K in Social Security benefits intended for deceased mother

Brooklyn woman arraigned for allegedly collecting $130,000 in her deceased mother’s Social Security benefits.

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 1d

Every child deserves to get to school safely, whether they walk, roll, or ride. Protecting students from reckless and dangerous drivers is essential to keeping our streets safe for everyone.

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 1d

TOMORROW: Join us Wed., Oct. 15 from 6-9 PM in Williamsburg to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our office at Viva Toro.

Flyer with details for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration event

Spanish flyer with details for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration event

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 3d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

Today, we celebrate the indigenous communities that have made valuable contributions to our history, culture, and lives in New York City and across the country.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 3d

Happy Italian Heritage Day, NYC! 🇮🇹

Italian New Yorkers have long shaped our city, and today, we celebrate their incredible contributions and culture.

"italian heritage day"

illustration of the statue of liberty, nyc skyline, and a ribbon of the italian flag

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 5d

Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for Fatally Stabbing Her Mother and Her Dog in Starrett City

“This tragedy has shattered a family and deeply affected her loved ones.”

Read more ⬇️ brooklynda.org/2025/10/09/b...

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 5d

From Brooklyn's Mental Health Court to intervention programs for at-risk youth to re-entry initiatives for formerly incarcerated individuals, and for counseling for victims and survivors, today and every day, my office is committed to promoting safety and well-being for all.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 6d

My office was back at Restoration Plaza this week for the Age-Friendly Resource Fair, meeting residents and connecting them with services and support.

Residents gather around table for Brooklyn DA's office

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

My office joined @council.nyc.gov Alexa Aviles and CPC in celebrating the mid-autumn festival last week with musical and dance performances.

Intergovernmental Associate Nicole Mann speaks at mid-autumn festival

Brooklyn DA staffer, Councilmember Alexa Aviles and honorees on stage

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

I had the privilege of addressing the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn this weekend, commemorating the progress we have made in safety and reaffirming our shared commitment to building stronger, more united communities.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

Read the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's report HERE

Page 1 of the Special Narcotic Prosecutor's press release

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Page 3 of the Special Narcotic Prosecutor's press release

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

#ICYMI: Last week, my office joined NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Narcotics Special Prosecutor Bridget Brennan in announcing the takedown of a gun and drug trafficking ring operating out of Weeksville.

Brooklyn drug and gun ring broken up after undercover NYPD probe, officials announce | amNewYork

A year-long undercover investigation dismantled a Brooklyn-based drug and gun ring, law enforcement officials announced Friday.

www.amny.com

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

This weekend, my office attended the Bed-Stuy Work Alliance monthly meeting of homeowners, tenant association presidents, and block presidents to hear directly from residents about local community priorities.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 7d

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Child

“This young victim showed tremendous courage in coming forward after enduring horrific exploitation.”

Read more ⬇️ www.brooklynda.org/2025/10/08/b...

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 8d

Brooklyn Woman Indicted for Stealing Over $130,000 in Social Security Benefits Intended for Deceased Mother

“My office remains committed to protecting public funds.”

Read more ⬇️ www.brooklynda.org/2025/10/08/b...

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 8d

My office joined @council.nyc.gov Alexa Aviles and Sunset Park residents for a block party this weekend to kick off autumn. 🍁

CPC Brooklyn performs for Sunset Park block party

Brooklyn DA staffer, CM Alexa Aviles, and block party goers

Sunset Park block party families with children waiting for a bounce house

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · Aug 19

Remember: ride inside, stay alive!

A comic as part of a series called"Ride Inside Stay Alive!" It features several frames showing a mom being informed of a fatal subway surfing incident involving their child named Ryan. The sequence progresses from the mom receiving tragic news over the phone, rushing to the scene, attending a funeral, and finally speaking at a school event. The comic includes an illustration of Nigel Sylvester and the phrase "Nigel Sylvester and the MTA want kids to ride inside and stay alive." The comic is part of a safety campaign in collaboration with NYC Public Schools, NYPD, the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, and the MTA."

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 29d

Ride inside and stay alive!

Comic poster featuring a character named Mary, an NYC EMS Worker. The poster illustrates Mary racing to the scene after a boy named Ryan was hurt subway surfing. She puts Ryan’s body in the ambulance, drives to the hospital, and struggles to cope with another child dying from subway surfing. The slogan "Ride Safe, Stay Alive" is in the top left corner. An illustration of Nigel Sylvester is included in the bottom left with the phrase “Nigel Sylvester and the MTA want kids to Ride Inside and Stay Alive: mta.info/subwaysurfing”

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 9d

I was honored to be recognized this weekend by the Better Brooklyn Association and joined residents in Sunset Park celebrating the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival. 🥮

Troupe carrying large Chinese dragon puppet on sticks

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with city council member, NYPD, and other dignitaries of the mid-autumn festival.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 9d

Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn's largest and oldest street festival, celebrated 50 years yesterday, and I joined our youth ambassadors along Atlantic Ave, meeting residents and local business owners, and enjoying performances at this beloved borough tradition.

Youth Ambassadors distribute flyers at Atlantic Antic

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with child at Atlantic Antic

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with Brooklyn English Bakery

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 10d

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮

a rabbit on a boat with a white lantern looks at the moon and cloud under a red lantern

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 10d

#ICYMI: Last week, my office announced the sentencing of a Crown Heights man for attacking and killing a mother outside her home on the day of her son’s birthday.

Crown Heights man sentenced for murder of Brooklyn mother

A Crown Heights man was sentenced to 23 years to life for the fatal stabbing of Jennifer Rodriguez on her young son’s birthday.

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 12d

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez @brooklynda.org · 12d

Today, the NYPD Commissioner, S.N. Prosecutor and I announced the takedown of a drug and gun operation in Crown Heights. This partnership is vital to the progress we are making in driving down crime and dismantling networks pushing drugs into our communities, as Brooklyn sets new records in safety.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez beside Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan and NYPD