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Yesterday, another woman was attacked in Queens, and it may be linked to a series of five other attacks in the past few months. WABC 7 reports a man with a knife pushed 18-year-old to the ground (she got away but was cut when pushing the knife away) Police believe there are two serial rapists who have attacked at least 12 twelve women in Queens. State Senator Malcom Smith issued an ultimatum for the NYPD, "If they can't get this done in one week, we'll take it to another level – the state troopers and perhaps the national guard here." The NYPD says cops will board buses and patrol cars will cruise bus routes (some attacks were near bus stops), while bus drivers are told to look out for the suspects. Women in southeast Queens are urged to text or call if they see anything suspicious.

The police released a sketch and surveillance video of the man believed to be involved in a series of sexual attacks in Queens, most near bus stops. While the suspect's face is not visible in the surveillance video, police are hoping someone will recognize the man's walk and mannerisms. In two incidents, the man, who has used a knife to threaten his victims, was wearing a hoodie and black Nike Air Force One sneakers. City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. said the suspect could be involved in other attacks, "As a father of two young girls, I want to see this guy caught and punished to the maximum extent allowable by law and then some." There is a $12,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.

The police arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of attacking two women in the West Village earlier this month. The Post reports Anthony Rosado was "picked up" on Friday for the assaults.

The police released a sketch of a man suspected of attacking two women early Sunday in the West Village. In both incidents, the women were exiting cabs when he attacked.