Joseph Russo Facing Hate Crime Charges In 3 Anti-Asian Attacks In Brooklyn, NYPD Says
Police say the 28-year-old attacked three people between March 5 and April 5 in different parts of Brooklyn.
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Police say the 28-year-old attacked three people between March 5 and April 5 in different parts of Brooklyn.
Police said the suspect picked up a piece of wood and said, "I'll cut you," before leaving the store.
Police said the victim was looking at vegetables outside the store, when the suspect knocked him down and kept walking.
Brandon Elliot is accused of brutally attacking 65-year-old Vilma Kari outside the building on West 43rd Street as she was on her way to church.
Police say there have been 33 anti-Asian hate crime victims as of March 28, compared to 11 during the same period last year.
Police say Elliot previously served time in prison for the murder of his own mother 20 years ago.
The goal is to teach bystanders how to help.
The man allegedly made an anti-Asian statement and hit the woman in the back of her head.
Investigators said the man approached the 65-year-old woman and allegedly shouted racist comments at her.
The NYPD is beefing up its efforts to combat a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes. The department is adding more resources -- and manpower.
Police say a 35-year-old woman was riding on a southbound 7 train at Roosevelt Avenue and Willets Point Boulevard when a man on board started making anti-Asian remarks to her.
Police want your help finding the man they say was caught on video in another apparent anti-Asian incident.
Nursing a twisted, swollen ankle and a bruised lip, Katie Hou said she never thought something like this would happen to her.
The victim told police he heard the suspect say the word "Chinese" multiple times before striking him.
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.
Police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements and punched the man in the face.
The statistics barely begin to tell the story as residents say most incidents go unreported and growing fear has people changing how they're going about their everyday lives.
Police said the 36-year-old victim is fighting for his life in critical condition.
The video made national headlines: An Asian woman in Flushing viciously pushed to the ground on Roosevelet Avenue.
The NYPD says anti-Asian hate crimes jumped from three in 2019 to 29 last year, mainly motivated by COVID-19.
It happened just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at a building on the New York University campus.
CBS2 has learned from NYPD officials that in 2019, there were only three anti-Asian hate crimes, while in 2020, there were 29, and 24 of those were motivated by COVID-19.
Police say he drew graffiti on four synagogues, including derogatory phrases.
Police said the suspect drew graffiti on four locations, including derogatory phrases.
Police released new surveillance pictures of suspects wanted in a hate crime investigation after a woman was allegedly attacked for not wearing a mask on the subway.
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Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
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Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
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Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
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The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
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Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
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Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Disgraced former New York Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into suspicious trades.
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