Rally Against Anti-Asian Attacks Held In Bensonhurst
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Police say it happened at 6:12 a.m. at 151st Street and Eighth Avenue.
The man allegedly made an anti-Asian statement and hit the woman in the back of her head.
The suspect is seen quickly whipping his hands out of his pockets and slashing the employee's nose with an unknown object.
Investigators said the man approached the 65-year-old woman and allegedly shouted racist comments at her.
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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The NYPD is beefing up its efforts to combat a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes. The department is adding more resources -- and manpower.
The NYPD chose the area from Kingsbridge to 194th Street because they say there has been a lot of violence along those blocks.
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The low-level offenses the public can report include lost property, petit larceny, and misdemeanor criminal mischief and graffiti.
According to police, the individual took $1,331 in cash from an 83-year-old woman's purse.
The task force is made up of 25 Asian-American detectives who together speak over 11 different languages. Their job is not only to investigate hate crimes but also to help bridge the gap between victims and police.
This isn't the first time the 39-year-old officer has been in trouble with the law.
The victim told police he heard the suspect say the word "Chinese" multiple times before striking him.
Police say officers approached two men standing next to a stolen white van. That's when one of the suspects, 60-year-old Paul Reed, allegedly got in the van and took off, firing at the officers.
The suspect allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old man with a sharp object several times, according to police.
New York City's Asian community woke up in fear and pain Wednesday, even more on edge after learning of yet another deadly attack on Asian-Americans.
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is sitting down with President Trump at the White House Friday afternoon.
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