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New Square resident Aron Rottenberg, 43, was hospitalized with burns to 50 percent of his body after an attack apparently sparked by a religious dispute. (Credit: Handout via CBS 2)

New Square Arson Victim Blames Attack On Community’s Religious Intolerance

After being the victim of a frightening arson attack, New Square resident Aron Rottenberg spoke from his hospital bed on Wednesday. Rottenberg said that he blames the leaders of an Hassidic sect for creating the intolerant atmosphere that led to his injuries.

2011/06/08

Brooklyn Students Accused Of Attacking Girl With Padlock Inside Sock

Five Brooklyn high school students have been charged with attacking another student with a padlock inside a sock. The 17-year-old victim said in a published report that she wasn’t able to open her jaw after the April 1 attack.

2011/04/15

NYer Charged With Harassment After Nearly 50 Calls

A Hicksville man has been arrested and accused by authorities of repeatedly calling U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman and threatening local and federal law enforcement.

2011/01/15

4 Yeshiva Students Charged With Harassing Black Bus Driver

Four New Jersey Yeshiva students have been charged with bias intimidation after being accused of harassing a black school bus driver.

2010/12/18

NYC Women Demand ‘Harassment-Free Zones’

For years women and young girls have put up with cat calls, lewd comments and much worse on the streets. Now they’re fighting back stronger than ever.

2010/10/28

Judge To Google: Tell NYer Who Harassed Her Online

A New York woman who was harassed online is hoping her case will help put an end to anonymous cyber-bullying. A judge ordered Google to release the names of the online attackers who made defaming comments about her.

2010/10/20