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Man wanted for attacking MTA bus driver in Canarsie

The attack happened Feb. 14 just before 6 p.m. on a B42 bus at the Rockaway Parkway and Flatlands Avenue.

Sheyla Torres

Feb 24, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Police are searching for a man who they say assaulted a 53-year-old MTA bus driver in Canarsie.

The attack happened Feb. 14, just before 6 p.m., on a B42 bus at the Rockaway Parkway and Flatlands Avenue stop.

Police say the man got into an argument with the driver and punched him in the face before running away.

EMS took the bus driver to One Brooklyn Health Hospital, where he is expected to recover.

Authorities say the man was last seen wearing a green jacket, a black hoodie, black sweatpants and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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