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Bronx man accused of punching an MTA bus operator

The operator sustained a laceration to his lip.

Caithlin Pena

Apr 10, 2026, 5:41 AM

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A man from the Bronx has been arrested for accusations that he punched an MTA bus operator.

Police say Michael Lightly, 41, is facing assault charges for an incident in March at the BX3 bus stop on West Fordham Road and University Avenue.

They say Lightly got into a fight with the bus operator before punching him in the face. The operator sustained a laceration to his lip and was taken to SBH Health System by EMS.

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