Suspect arrested in case of attacks on 7 Asian women in Manhattan
He is facing multiple charges, including assault as a hate crime.
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He is facing multiple charges, including assault as a hate crime.
The men were previously sentenced on murder charges.
This comes as the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigates multiple incidents across Brooklyn and Queens.
The Anti-Defamation League partnered with the NYPD to offer a reward of up to $5,000, leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspects.
The case brought national attention to the rising number of anti-Asian attacks in New York City and around the country.
They spoke about the huge surge in Asian hate crimes and how teaching Asian-American history in schools would help foster understanding.
The 39-year-old was taken into custody Thursday on charges of criminal mischief as a hate crime and aggravated harassment.
Surveillance video shows the man drawing a swastika on a pillar at City Hall on Monday evening.
Police said the suspect made an anti-Asian remark before slapping a 58-year-old woman in the face.
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The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Barry Morris, 55, is accused of attacking an 81-year-old Asian man as he walked along Lexington Avenue near 42nd Street in August.
Video from Thursday allegedly shows Jones with a portable, red gasoline canister drench the perimeter of the Yeshiva of Flatbush.
The family told police the neighbor knocked over the food and other items.
According to police, an individual approached a 46-year-old man on Utica Avenue near Park Place and made anti-Semitic remarks.
Police said the suspect spit in a 26-year-old woman's face and made anti-Asian comments.
Police said the suspect got into an argument with the 63-year-old victim before the attack.
Police released a picture of the suspect, who they said fled the scene after spitting in the woman's face.
The victim says the suspect approached her around 9:30 p.m. Sunday on Broadway and 60th Street.
Police say 30-year-old Naved Durrni is now facing several charges.
In the latest incident, the suspect allegedly pulled a knife on the victim and made anti-Muslim statements.
If convicted, Maricia Bell faces up to 25 years in prison.
Police said Alex Antoine punched the 48-year-old man in the head and made anti-Asian statements.
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It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
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The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Long Island's Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. It's the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
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It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
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It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on Atlantic Beach during Thursday's massive storms. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
"Yesterday, at approximately 7:11 p.m., we had a tornado touched down here in Atlantic at the Sun and Surf Beach Club," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a news conference Friday morning. Watch his full news conference
Dozens of cabanas at a popular Long Island beach club were damaged or destroyed Thursday by a possible tornado, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
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A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
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Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
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The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
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Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
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The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and John Elliott have team coverage.
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