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Woman Punches Straphanger On 1 Train Near Columbia University: NYPD
The victim accidentally elbowed the woman, who responded by throwing a purposeful punch, police said.

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The victim accidentally elbowed the woman, who responded by throwing a purposeful punch, police said.

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