The attack happened in July on a northbound 2 train near Grand Concourse and East 149th Street.
Police say the suspect began smoking a cigarette on the train and the victim asked him to put it out. The suspect then punched her multiple times.
The woman suffered minor injuries.
The suspect fled the scene.
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