Detectives say a man and two women demanded a 42-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman gave up their seats.
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The victims told police the suspects made anti-Asian remarks and punched the man in the head.
It happened Saturday evening on the shuttle that connects Grand Central Terminal to the Times Square station.
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The suspects ran off when the train pulled into Times Square.
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