"Just after midnight, a violent robbery on Mermaid Avenue at West 21st Street in Coney Island left a 49-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman with stab and cut wounds, according to police. Both were taken to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, where authorities say they are expected to recover."
"Four people approached the pair, punched them and then slashed the woman in the torso and stabbed the man in the back before stealing his wallet. EMS transported both victims to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn."
"The attack lands amid mixed citywide crime trends. The NYPD reported historic lows in murders and shooting incidents for the first quarter of 2026, while noting robberies fell nearly 8% year-to-date."
"The robbery follows other spring violence nearby. On March 25, two teenage girls were shot outside a McDonald's on Mermaid Avenue, an incident that drew a heavy police response."
A robbery occurred just after midnight on Mermaid Avenue, injuring a 49-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman. Four assailants attacked the pair, resulting in stab and cut wounds. Both victims were transported to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn and are expected to recover. The incident is part of mixed crime trends in the city, with overall major crime declining despite isolated violent incidents. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.
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