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Ex-hotel still houses sex offenders near NYC playground after bombshell report — and nearby shelter is now doing the same

Nypost · · 843 words · By Georgett Roberts; Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Public Safety and Child Welfare Government Oversight and Housing Regulations
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/ex-hotel-still-houses-sex-offenders-near-n…

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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A converted hotel next to a Chinatown playground is still housing violent sex offenders a full 10 months after The Post blew the whistle — and now a second Manhattan shelter is doing the same thing.”
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Multiple web search results report that a converted hotel near a Chinatown playground is housing sex offenders, and these reports also mention a second shelter issue, corroborating the core claims of the statement. The evidence points to multiple reports on this topic.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are multiple Chinatowns in the borough of Queens in New York City. The original Queens Chinatown emerged in Flushing, initially as a satellite of the original Manhattan Chinatown, before evolvin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatowns_in_Queens
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chinatown (Chinese: 唐人街) is a common term used to describe an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, typically situated in an urban area. Chi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Manhattan's Chinatown is a neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City, bounded by the Lower East Side to its east, Little Italy to its north, Civic Center to its south, and Tribeca to its west. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Manhattan
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“At least two registered sex offenders exposed in a July 5 report — including a level 3 offender, the highest risk — are still calling the former Hotel MB building at 61 Chrystie St. home, while a third only left because he was sent back to prison time and is now on parole.”
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The evidence provided consists only of general links to sex offender registries (web_search) and does not contain the specific details regarding the number of offenders, the level 3 offender, or the specific status of the individuals at the former Hotel MB building at 61 Chrystie St. The claim appears to be derived from a single, unprovided source context, as no corroborating details were found in the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sex Offender Registry Overview DCJS maintains the Sex Offender Registry and provides information to the public, law enforcement agencies, businesses and other entities about individuals required to re…
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/
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web search NEUTRAL — Search sex offender registries for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Country.
https://www.nsopw.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The National Sex Offender Public Website lets you search the latest information for the identities and locations of known sex offenders.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/sex…
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“Now another Big Apple neighborhood is facing the same fears for local parents, with a half dozen sex offenders holed up at a shelter at 197 Bowery, around the corner from the Rivington Street Playground.”
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One web search result directly states that 'Now another Big Apple neighborhood is facing the same fears for local parents, with a half dozen sex offenders holed up at a shelter at 197 Bowery, around the corner from the Rivington Street...'. This specific claim is reported in the search results, indicating corroboration from the context of the search results, even if not from two distinct news organizations.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bernard M. Baruch Houses, or Baruch Houses, is a public housing development built by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Baruch Houses is bounded by Frankl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Houses
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web search NEUTRAL — Now another Big Apple neighborhood is facing the same fears for local parents, with a half dozen sex offenders holed up at a shelter at 197 Bowery, around the corner from the Rivington Street ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/ex-hotel-still-houses-…
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web search NEUTRAL — ABC7 New York - NY News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather
https://abc7ny.com/bowery-mission-harlem-women-shelter-abuse…
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“The Post found at least five level 2 offenders registered at the Bowery building, including Marco Cepeda, who was convicted of sodomizing an 11-year-old boy, and Devereaux Davis, who was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl.”
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The web search results do not contain the specific names (Marco Cepeda, Devereaux Davis) or the exact details (level 2 offenders, specific crimes) mentioned in the claim. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate the specific list of offenders named in this claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest news, photos, reactions and more from the historic launch. A Tennessee school board member sparked outrage among parents after telling a senior year...
https://nypost.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 16, 2024 · POST training videos are designed to assist law enforcement training managers and instructors in meeting specific training needs or legislative mandates for their agency.
https://post.ca.gov/Training
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web search NEUTRAL — Kailua Post Office in Hawaii, HI 96734. Operating hours, phone number, services information, and other locations near you.
https://us-postoffice.com/hi/kailua/kailua-post-office
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“The others include Edwin Irizarry, who has a first-degree rape on his rap sheet, William Porter, who was convicted of first-degree attempted rape, and Orestis Argyris, who was found guilty of transferring obscene materials to a minor, according to records.”
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The web search results confirm the existence of Edwin Irizarry and provide details about his offenses and registration (web_search: Edwin Irizarry, a registered in new york, ny 10002 at Offender Radar; web_search: Edwin Irizarry - Sex Offender in New York, NY 10033 - NY1297). However, the evidence does not corroborate the specific details for William Porter or Orestis Argyris, limiting the confirmation to the information found for Irizarry.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is an award presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Album_of_the_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Edwin Irizarry is a registered in new york, ny. See Edwin Irizarry's offenses, registration details and address
https://www.offenderradar.com/offender-details/edwin-irizarr…
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web search NEUTRAL — People v Irizarry 2007 NY Slip Op 00226 [36 AD3d 473] January 11, 2007 Appellate Division, First Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. As correct…
https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fir…
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“Another former tenant, level 3 offender Larry Powlis, who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping, was still living that the shelter on April 7 but has since moved out.”
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One web search result explicitly states: 'Another former tenant, level 3 offender Larry Powlis, who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping, was still living that the shelter on April 7 but has since moved out.' This specific detail is reported in the search results, suggesting corroboration from the context of the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Another former tenant, level 3 offender Larry Powlis, who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping, was still living that the shelter on April 7 but has since moved out. A …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/ex-hotel-still-houses-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Subscribe for more crime content!This video was made for educational purposes only. The video is presented to provide genuine footage of police incidents to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ranX-xinc
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web search NEUTRAL — Penalties for Aggravated Sexual Assault in Texas. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony. The punishment range under Texas law is: 5 to 99 years or life in prison.
https://versustexas.com/fort-bend-sex-crimes-lawyer/aggravat…
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“But the group noted that the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act does not address residency restrictions, saying those are covered in separate statutes for paroled or probationary individuals.”
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The web search results provide general information on distinguishing 'status' and 'state' in programming and general definitions of country/state/nation, but none of the results contain the specific legal text or expert commentary regarding the 'Sex Offender Registration Act' not addressing residency restrictions. The claim appears to be sourced from a single context not fully captured by the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 4, 2013 · 程序代码中，怎么区分status和state？ 平时在写代码的过程中，相信每个程序员都会有这样的经历：一个成员变量，希望表达当前实体的状态，那么请问这个时候，究竟如何区分status和state呢？ … 显示全部 关注者 497
https://www.zhihu.com/question/21994784
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web search NEUTRAL — "country"、"state"和"nation"这三个词在英语中都可以用来指代“国家”，但它们侧重点和使用场景有所不同： 1. **Country**： - "Country"是最常用的词汇，通常指的是一个具有明确地理边界、人民、文化和政府组织的独立政治实体。 - 它侧重于地理和行政区划的概念。 2. **State**： - "State"在政治学中有特定的 ...
https://www.zhihu.com/question/5468661829
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web search NEUTRAL — 「国家」这个词在英文中视语境不同。 state、nation、country 三者的含义与区别在哪里？ 卡梅伦说：「Four nations in one country」，那英国是 country，苏格兰是 nation。 那为什么联合国叫 United… 显示全部 关注者 650
https://www.zhihu.com/question/22403792
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“a spokesperson for city homeless services told The Post that the department does not house registered sex offenders within 1,000 feet of a school or child care facility, and relies on input from the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to make decisions on placements.”
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Two separate web search results directly quote or paraphrase the statement that a spokesperson for city homeless services stated the department does not house registered sex offenders within 1,000 feet of a school or child care facility and relies on the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for placement decisions. This constitutes corroboration from the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stephen Yang. A spokesperson for city homeless services told The Post that the department does not house registered sex offenders within 1,000 feet of a school or child care facility...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/ex-hotel-still-houses-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Registered sex offenders are generally prohibited from fostering or adopting children. This restriction applies even if the offense did not involve minors. In some cases, this prohibition can extend t…
https://www.davidpshapirolaw.com/what-are-sex-offenders-not-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Search sex offender registries for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Country.This state does not provide geographic coordinates for addresses to NSOPW. Only states …
https://www.nsopw.gov/
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“In July, The Post reported that at least five sex offenders were living at the Chrystie Street building, including Darren Jackson, a level 3 offender convicted of repeatedly raping a 7-year-old girl in 2010, and Lemar Jackson, who was convicted of sexually assaulting 12- and 9-year-old girls.”
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The evidence search returned no results for this claim. However, the context of the surrounding claims (0, 1, 2) suggests this information was part of the original reporting. Since no evidence was found, and the claim is highly specific, it cannot be corroborated or refuted with the provided evidence.
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“Current records show that at least two others who were there in July are still there — level 3 offender Elvin Vega, who was convicted in 1988 of using a blunt object to force the victim it have intercourse, and Legrand Jones, a level 2 offender who molested a 21-year-old woman and was jailed in 2003.”
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The evidence search returned no results for this claim. Similar to index 8, the claim is highly specific and appears to be from a single source context, but no supporting evidence was found in the live search results.
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“Both shelters are near playgrounds at different ends of Sarah D. Roosevelt Park.”
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