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75-Year-Old Man Attacked in Upper East Side

4/17/2026

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Story summary
  • A 75-year-old man was attacked on the Upper East Side last week, around 5:20 p.m., in front of a York Avenue grocery store.
  • A stranger confronted him, pushed him to the ground, and punched and kicked him.
  • The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
  • The suspect fled south on York Avenue, and authorities released video footage while seeking tips via the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.