Brittney Bullock, 30, was arrested in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn.
Police say Bullock attacked the comedian and Guinness world record holder on July 10 in the West Village just before 9 a.m.
According to police, Forest was approached by the woman and punched in the right eye before falling to the ground.
Bullock got away on foot down Bank Street.
Meanwhile, Forest was treated at Lenox Hill Greenwich Village.
Police charged Bullock with assault and criminal possession of stolen property.
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