The attack happened just before midnight on Monday, near East 92nd Street and Third Avenue.
Police say the 52-year-old victim was grabbed by the neck from behind, then was shoved to the ground, punched and kicked by the suspect.
Somehow, she only suffered minor injuries.
While the victim was on the ground, police say the suspect took off with her purse, fleeing westbound on East 92nd Street.
Police describe the suspect as a man, last seen wearing a black baseball cap, gray T-shirt, black pants and black sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
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