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Man Arrested for Punching 9-Year-Old Girl at Grand Central Station After Previous Attack

Jean Carlos Zarzuela, who was previously charged with assaulting an elderly woman, was arrested for allegedly punching a 9-year-old girl at Grand Central Terminal. Despite facing assault charges, he had been released without bail. The girl was taken to the hospital, and Zarzuela was back in custody on Sunday. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office stated that he was awaiting arraignment. This incident has raised concerns about the release of suspects by Judge Laurie Peterson, who had previously made controversial decisions in similar cases.

via New York Post |

#assault #crime #grand-central-terminal

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Man Arrested for Punching 9-Year-Old Girl at Grand Central Terminal

A 30-year-old man, Jean Carlos Zarzuela, was arrested after allegedly punching a 9-year-old girl in the face at Grand Central Terminal in an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred in the dining concourse, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Zarzuela has been charged with assault, and MTA Police stated that the suspect is known to them.

via CBS New York|

#arrest #assault #crime

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Grand Central Terminal and NYC Traffic

Six people were arrested during an anti-Israel protest at Grand Central Terminal, where hundreds called for the elimination of the Jewish state. Three protesters were issued summonses for disorderly conduct, while one teenager was charged as a juvenile with reckless endangerment. Two individuals were charged with assaulting a police officer and obstructing government administration. The protest initially started at Columbus Circle, where an Israeli flag was set on fire, before the demonstrators marched through Manhattan and splattered fake blood on the New York Times building.

via New York Post |

#anti-israel-protest #arrests #crime

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal

Six people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in Manhattan, where hundreds of demonstrators marched through the city and caused traffic disruptions at Grand Central Terminal. The protesters were demanding a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. While most protesters were peaceful, some incidents of vandalism occurred at the New York Times building. Hate crimes against both Jews and Muslims have surged in New York City since the conflict began.

via New York Daily News|

#grand-central-terminal #hamas #israel

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Massive Pro-Palestine Protests Paralyze Midtown NYC and Grand Central

Pro-Palestinian protesters flooded the streets of Manhattan for a second night, demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. The demonstration started at Columbus Circle and marched to the New York Times building, vandalizing it before heading to Grand Central Terminal. The terminal was shut down, disrupting train services, as protesters surrounded the building. Police arrested six people for disorderly conduct. This is part of a series of near-nightly protests in Manhattan against Israel's attacks on Gaza.

via WABC-TV|

#cease-fire #grand-central-terminal #manhattan

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt in NYC, Vandalism and Disruptions Ensue

Anti-Israel protesters swarmed Grand Central Terminal in New York, banging and kicking at a locked entrance, forcing the station to temporarily close. The protesters, part of a "Flood Manhattan for Gaza" demonstration, set fire to an Israeli flag, splattered fake blood on the New York Times building, and chanted slogans calling for the elimination of Israel. The demonstration also targeted Starbucks stores and the Museum of Modern Art. Police surrounded the terminal and ordered the crowd to disperse, making multiple arrests.

via New York Post |

#anti-israel #fake-blood #grand-central-terminal

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Mass Arrests and Protests at Grand Central Terminal Demand Cease-Fire in Gaza

Over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested and issued court summonses after temporarily closing down Grand Central Terminal during rush hour. The demonstrators, organized by the Jewish Voice for Peace, wore black shirts with the slogan "Jews say cease-fire now" and chanted for a ceasefire. They also climbed ticket counters and displayed banners advocating for Palestinian freedom. The protest occurred as Israel prepared to escalate its ground campaign in Gaza.

via New York Post |

#arrests #gaza #grand-central-terminal

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Cause Chaos at Grand Central Terminal, Demanding Gaza Ceasefire

Hundreds of protesters demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas shut down New York City's Grand Central Terminal, one of the major transit hubs, causing its closure until further notice. The protesters, organized by the group Jewish Voice for Peace, were seen wearing shirts with slogans calling for a ceasefire and were detained by law enforcement. The demonstration marks one of the largest acts of civil disobedience in New York City in two decades. Meanwhile, Israel's military continued its air and ground attacks on Gaza, while Hamas stated its readiness to confront Israeli attacks with full force.

via Reuters|

#gaza-ceasefire #grand-central-terminal #israel-hamas-conflict

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Overrun Grand Central Terminal, Demand Cease-fire in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian protesters organized by Jewish Voice for Peace staged a sit-in at Grand Central Terminal, temporarily shutting down the station and halting train service. The demonstrators demanded a ceasefire and an end to Israel's "genocide" of Palestinians. They climbed atop ticket counters, dropped banners, and chanted slogans calling for peace and justice. Access to the station was initially restricted before it was officially closed due to the protests.

via New York Post |

#grand-central-terminal #israel-palestine-conflict #jewish-voice-for-peace

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Off-duty NYPD cop attacked by angry commuter at Grand Central Station.

An off-duty NYPD cop was punched in the face by an angry commuter at Grand Central Terminal after accidentally bumping into each other on a stairwell. The officer suffered pain, redness, bruises, and swelling and was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made yet.

via New York Post |

#assault #commuter #crime