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Man slashed in early morning Queens attack, suspect fled on bicycle

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 7, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was punched and slashed in the stomach during an early morning dispute in Queens last week, police said. The attack occurred around 5:06 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in front of 90-01 Roosevelt Avenue. Authorities said an unidentified man got into an argument with the victim before striking him in the head with a closed fist and slashing him with an unknown sharp object. The suspect fled eastbound toward 92nd Street on a black bicycle. The victim was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he was listed in stable condition. Police described the

Man slashed in face during argument on Bronx subway, suspect flees

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 6, 20250

NEW YORK — A 57-year-old man was slashed in the face during a dispute on a Bronx subway train Monday morning, police said. The attack occurred around 11:20 a.m. on a southbound 5 train at the Prospect Avenue station. Authorities said the victim and an unidentified individual were engaged in a verbal altercation when the assailant displayed a knife and slashed the man. The suspect fled on foot to an unknown location. The victim sustained facial injuries but was not hospitalized. Police have not released a description of the suspect as the investigation continues.

19 NYPD Cars Vandalized, Tires Slashed Tuesday Night, Here’s the Suspect

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 6, 20250

NEW YORK — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly slashed the tires of 19 NYPD vehicles in Manhattan late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near 145 West 30th Street in the 14th Precinct. Authorities say the suspect used a sharp object to damage the police vehicles before fleeing northbound on 7th Avenue and entering the 33rd Street subway station. The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and heavy build, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and 260 pounds. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded

New York City teens slashed, robbed in violent Dyckman Street subway attack

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

NEW YORK — Two teenage boys were slashed and robbed on a subway platform in Upper Manhattan after being attacked by a group of four individuals, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, February 17, at the southbound platform of the Dyckman Street station. According to police, the 16-year-old and 15-year-old victims were approached by four unidentified individuals who punched and kicked them before displaying a scalpel. The 16-year-old was slashed on the head, while the 15-year-old suffered cuts to his nose and lip. The attackers stole the 16-year-old’s cellphone and Nike Jordan sneakers and took

Man Slashed Aboard NYC’s A-Train, Suspect At Large

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 26, 20250

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who slashed a man’s hand during a dispute over seating on a southbound A train earlier this month. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at approximately 5:48 a.m. A 33-year-old victim was onboard the train when an unknown individual engaged him in an argument. The suspect then used an unidentified sharp object to slash the victim’s left hand before fleeing the scene on foot, police said. The victim was treated at the scene for his injuries. Authorities describe the suspect as a male

Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 10, 20250

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction from Rutgers University’s current federally approved 57% rate. The change, effective immediately, is expected to have a major financial impact on the university’s biomedical and scientific research programs. Under the new directive, the federal government will not cover expenses not directly related to the research team. Typically these costs are about 35-45% of a total grant value. Colleges have historically used those funds to pay for facility costs,

Man slashed in face inside New York City subway station

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 4, 20250

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 50-year-old man was slashed in the face during a dispute inside the York Street subway station on Friday night, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. on the staircase of the station. According to authorities, an unidentified individual approached the victim and engaged in a verbal dispute before attacking him with a sharp object. The victim sustained a laceration to his face and was transported by EMS to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene on foot and has not been identified. Police are investigating

Man slashed in face during Queens robbery; suspects flee scene

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 7, 20240

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 35-year-old man was injured in a violent robbery early Sunday morning in Jackson Heights, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3:35 a.m. in front of 99-09 37th Avenue, where two unidentified individuals approached the victim, police reported. The suspects reportedly removed a chain from the man’s neck before one displayed a firearm and slashed him in the face with a sharp object, according to officials. The attackers fled westbound on 37th Avenue toward 99th Street, police said. The victim was transported by emergency medical services to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he was listed in stable

Man slashed in face at Port Authority subway station, suspect sought

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 21, 20240

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who slashed a 26-year-old man in the face early Sunday morning inside the 42nd Street-Port Authority subway station. The attack occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2024, as the victim was walking through the station. According to the NYPD, an unidentified individual approached the man and slashed him with an unknown cutting instrument before fleeing the scene on foot. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was treated for a laceration to the face and is listed in stable condition. Authorities have not

Man slashed in face on Upper West Side, police seek suspect

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 21, 20240

NEW YORK — Police are searching for a man who fled after slashing a 55-year-old pedestrian in the face on the Upper West Side Wednesday morning. The attack occurred at approximately 10:21 a.m. in front of 114 West 86th Street, according to the NYPD. Authorities said the suspect approached the victim without provocation and slashed him before fleeing the scene in an orange 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he was listed in stable condition. The suspect is described as a light-complexioned male wearing a dark-colored T-shirt and dark-colored shorts. Police have

13-Year-Old Boy Slashed in New York City

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 26, 20240

NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old boy in the Bronx on Tuesday. According to the New York City Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. inside 837 Home Street, within the 42nd Precinct. Authorities report that the unidentified individual approached the victim and engaged in a verbal dispute before displaying a scalpel and slashing the boy on his right arm and left hand. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by

Man slashed, robbed at Sutphin Boulevard train station

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 12, 20240

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 42-year-old man was attacked and robbed at the Sutphin Boulevard train station in Jamaica on Thursday afternoon, police said. At approximately 2:10 p.m., two unidentified individuals approached the man, punched him in the head, and slashed his face multiple times with a knife, according to the NYPD. The attackers then took the victim’s belongings before fleeing the scene. Emergency medical services responded and transported the victim to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries and listed in stable condition. Police are searching for two male suspects. One is described as having a

Woman slashed on 50th Street subway platform, suspect at large

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 2, 20240

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 28-year-old woman was slashed while waiting on the northbound “C” train platform at the 50th Street subway station early Tuesday morning, police reported. The assault occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m., when an unidentified individual approached the woman and attacked her with an unknown cutting instrument. The suspect fled the station on foot following the incident. The victim sustained a laceration to her torso and was transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where she is in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the attack and have not yet identified the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

Woman Slashed by Unknown Attacker Near StuyTown

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 11, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—A verbal altercation turned violent on Thursday when a 24-year-old woman was slashed on her left forearm. The incident occurred in front of 337 East 17th Street at approximately 10:20 PM. Following the confrontation, the assailant fled on foot in an unspecified direction. The victim sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene by Emergency Medical Services. Authorities are currently searching for the unidentified individual involved in the incident and are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to an arrest.

Man Slashed at Hunts Point Avenue Subway Station

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 29, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—A confrontation at the Hunts Point Avenue Subway Station late Monday night resulted in a man being slashed. The incident, which took place on July 22 around 11:30 PM, escalated from a verbal altercation into a violent encounter. According to police reports, a 30-year-old male was involved in a dispute with an unidentified individual at the subway station. The argument led to the assailant following the victim and slashing his left bicep with a sharp object. Following the attack, the perpetrator fled the scene and has not been apprehended. Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident, and the

Elderly Man Slashed in New York Subway Robbery Attempt

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 27, 20240

Brooklyn, NY — A 75-year-old man was attacked aboard a southbound “4” train near the Van Siclen Avenue station early Thursday morning, July 25, 2024. According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. when an unidentified assailant approached the elderly victim, demanding money. The attacker, described as a male with a dark complexion and medium build, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, used a box cutter to slash the victim’s elbow before fleeing the scene on foot. Fortunately, no property was taken from the victim. The victim sustained minor injuries from the assault and was transported by

Massachusetts Mayor Bit Husband, Slashed Him With Gasket Scraper

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 23, 20240

TAUNTON, MA — Mayor Shaunna O’Connell of Taunton is facing charges after allegedly biting her husband during a domestic dispute over the weekend. O’Connell, who has been vocal about reducing crime, is now charged with one count of assault and battery on a family member and one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, escalated from a verbal altercation regarding a marital issue to a physical confrontation. According to the Taunton Police Department, the situation intensified when O’Connell allegedly bit her husband on the forearm and struck him with a gasket

Man Slashed in Face During Altercation on 9th Avenue

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 10, 20240

NEW YORK, NY – An early morning dispute on Friday led to a violent altercation in which a 24-year-old man was slashed in the face. The incident occurred at around 3:30 AM at 538 9th Avenue, where the victim was involved in a verbal dispute with an unidentified assailant. The confrontation quickly escalated to physical violence, during which the assailant produced a knife and slashed the victim’s face. Following the attack, the assailant fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound on 40th Street. The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue by EMS, where he is currently in stable

Violent Assault in Kingsbridge: Man Slashed in Daylight Attack

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 7, 20240

BRONX, NY—A 27-year-old man was attacked and slashed in the face on Saturday morning in front of 251 West Kingsbridge Road. At about 9:29 AM, the assailant, who approached from behind, brandished a knife and inflicted a facial wound on the victim. Following the attack, the suspect fled on foot heading north on Bailey Avenue. Emergency services responded swiftly, and the victim was taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The police are actively searching for the suspect, described as a male with a medium complexion and slim build, around 5 feet, 6 inches tall.

Man Violently Slashed Outside NYC Javitz Center, Couple Sought

Breaking Local News ReportJune 18, 20240

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively searching for two suspects involved in a violent assault that occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 10, 2024. The incident took place at approximately 1:42 AM at the rear of 655 West 34th Street, where a 37-year-old male was attacked. According to reports, the victim was approached by two unidentified individuals who used unknown metal cutting instruments to slash him in the face and abdomen. The severe assault resulted in significant lacerations to both areas. Emergency services responded promptly, and the victim was transported to NYC

Man Attacked and Slashed in New York City’s East Village

Breaking Local News ReportJune 8, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—A violent incident occurred in front of 26 Astor Place on Thursday when a 30-year-old man was attacked by an unidentified assailant. At approximately 5:20 PM, the victim was approached and slashed in the back of the neck with a sharp object by the perpetrator, who then fled the scene. The victim suffered a significant laceration to his neck and shoulder area and was subsequently transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The assailant, described as a male with a dark complexion and medium build, approximately 6 feet tall, was last seen wearing a black

Woman Slashed and Killed in the Bronx

Breaking Local News ReportJune 2, 20240

NEW YORK, NY — A tragic incident unfolded early Saturday morning at 1418 Oakley Street in the Bronx, where a 37-year-old woman was found fatally wounded. Police responded to the scene following a 911 call at approximately 6:08 AM within the 47th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers discovered Ashley Smith, unresponsive with a slash wound to her neck. Emergency Medical Services promptly transported Smith to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi, where she was pronounced deceased. Ashley Smith resided at 133 East Lincoln Avenue in Mt Vernon, NY. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with her death, and the

NYC Shop Worker Slashed With Razor Knife Trying to Stop Shoplifter

Breaking Local News ReportMay 23, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a violent theft on Tuesday, May 21, at a store located at 610 6th Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 8:15 PM, where the suspect was involved in a confrontation that escalated to violence. An unknown male entered the store and began stealing items. When a 24-year-old male employee intervened to retrieve the stolen goods, the suspect brandished a razor blade, slashing the employee’s left hand. After the assault, the assailant fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on 6th Avenue. The injured employee was

Know Him? The NYPD Says He Slashed A Woman on Subway Train in Queens

Breaking Local News ReportMay 16, 20240

QUEENS, NY — A 22-year-old woman was assaulted aboard a southbound E-train at the Queens Plaza station within the 108 Precinct/TD 20 area. The incident, involving an unidentified male who slashed the victim’s left leg with a sharp object, occurred on Friday. After the attack, the assailant fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim continued on the train, exiting at the Lexington Ave – 53 Street station, where she contacted the police. Emergency services transported her to New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are currently seeking any information

Woman Slashed Inside Queens Subway Station

Breaking Local News ReportMay 12, 20240

QUEENS, NY—A 22-year-old female was attacked on a southbound E-train near Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard on Friday night. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:44 PM at the “Queens Plaza” station, involved an unidentified male who threatened the victim with a sharp object and slashed her left leg, causing a laceration. After the attack, the assailant fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim continued her journey, exiting the train at the Lexington Ave—53 Street station, where she contacted the police. She was transported to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in stable condition. No arrests have been made