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NYPD: Robbers posing as car salesmen on Facebook targeting victims in the Bronx, Queens
Police say the men have assaulted and threatened victims, stealing thousands of dollars in cash and valuables.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Councilmember from Brooklyn who was forcibly kissed files police charges
New York City Councilmember Inna Vernikov claims the man who kissed her has a history of violence.
By
Charles Lane
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City councilmember forcibly kissed at subway station, but NYPD says no complaint filed
A stranger planted an unwanted kiss on the cheek of City Councilmember Inna Vernikov.
By
Giulia Heyward
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NYC EMS workers say forcing more involuntary care could increase assaults against first responders
An EMS advocacy group says an assault already occurs on a mental health call at least once a week.
By
Rosemary Misdary
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MTA seeks three-year ban on man accused of attacking transit employee
The suspected attacker, Alexander Wright, would be the first person to ever be banned from the system under the law.
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Catalina Gonella
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NYPD Sergeant Charged With Assault, Attempted Assault During Two Arrests
The sergeant, Phillip Wong, is accused of punching a handcuffed man in custody and kneeling on the back of another.
By
Jen Chung
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Man Who Sucker-Punched Asian Woman In Chinatown Charged With Hate Crime
The woman was slumped over onto a sidewalk.
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Jen Chung
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Feds Arrest Two Men For Assaulting Capitol Hill Police Officer Who Died
One of the men was recognized by a former business associate who accused him of stealing nearly $500,000.
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Jen Chung
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At Least Five Women Assaulted At Morgan Avenue Subway Station Since November
Police are investigating whether the same suspect is connected to the attacks.
By
Jen Chung
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Woman Beaten In Anti-Asian Attack On A Train In Manhattan
The December 17th attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
By
Sydney Pereira
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