Rising Concern: Women Targeted with Street Assaults in NYC

A series of viral videos on social media show women in New York City sharing stories of being punched in the face by unknown men while walking down the street, with some incidents being investigated by the police. The attacks come amid a statistical rise in misdemeanor assault, despite an overall decrease in crime in the city. The women describe their traumatic experiences and the impact it has had on them, while some are making connections between the perpetrators in the videos. The incidents have sparked concern and raised questions about safety in the city.