On Wednesday, Aug. 21, at about 8:42 p.m., an unidentified man walked up to the woman and punched her multiple times in the face while making anti-Muslim comments.
The attack is being investigated as a hate crime. The victim, a 34-year-old Muslim woman, sustained minor injuries but wasn't hospitalized.
The suspect is described as being 16-20 years old with a heavy build and dark complexion, last seen wearing a black mask and hooded sweatshirt.
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) has condemned the assault, emphasizing the need for protection against hate crimes.
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