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Subway Passengers Targeted in Violent Attacks at Queens and Manhattan Stations

New York City, NY – In the latest series of violent incidents on New York City subway stations, two riders were assaulted on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man was struck in the head with a metal object in an unprovoked attack at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station in Queens around 12:50 p.m. The victim, who was on the stairs leaving the station, was targeted by a male assailant from behind. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported …

Woman Arrested for Violently Assaulting Musician in Manhattan Subway Station

New York City, NY – A woman accused of violently assaulting a musician inside a Manhattan subway station has been arrested by the NYPD. The incident, which took place earlier this month at the 34th Street–Herald Square station, resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Amira Hunter on charges of assault. The victim, who was performing music on the station’s mezzanine around 5:45 p.m, was reportedly struck in the head by Hunter with a blunt object. …

Two More Suspects Arrested for NYPD Officers’ Assault Outside Manhattan Migrant Shelter

NEW YORK, NY – Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to the assault of an NYPD lieutenant and officer outside a Manhattan migrant shelter, according to police on Thursday. Yohenry Brito, 24, and Jandry Barros, 21, both migrants, were apprehended on Wednesday night for robbery and felony assault. The attack occurred on Saturday night when the officers tried to disperse a disorderly group outside the Candler Building on W. 42nd St. near Seventh …

Manhattan DA Bragg Defends Release of Migrants in Vicious Times Square Officer Attack

NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for his decision to release a group of migrants who allegedly attacked police officers in Times Square. Last weekend, seven suspects were arrested and charged with robbery and felony assault following a vicious attack on NYPD officers. Four of these individuals were released without bail and are now feared to have fled by bus to California using a church-affiliated migrant charity. This controversial …

Body found in luxury apartment building’s garbage chute

Manhattan, NY – Surveillance footage revealed the final moments of 24-year-old Jaclyn Elmquist before her body was discovered at the base of a garbage chute in a luxury apartment building in Manhattan. According to her cousin, Elmquist worked at Mission Staffing, a New York City-based employment agency. She was attending a party hosted by the company before she disappeared. Currently, authorities do not suspect foul play and believe Elmquist’s death was a result of falling …