Man Charged With Robbing, Sucker Punching Man At Times Square Subway Station
A 31-year-old homeless man has been arrested and charged with robbing and sucker punching a man at the 42nd Street-Times Square subway station earlier this week.
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A 31-year-old homeless man has been arrested and charged with robbing and sucker punching a man at the 42nd Street-Times Square subway station earlier this week.
The incident took place took place just after midnight Monday morning, and was caught on tape.
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The incident took place at the 42nd Street and 8th Avenue station on the northbound platform just before 10 a.m.
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Queens residents will have to find another way to get around, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority begins scheduled service disruptions on the 7 Subway line.
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