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NYC cop from Suffolk hurt in subway scuffle

The southbound N/R subway station at 42nd Street,

Photo credit: Charles Eckert | The southbound N/R subway station at 42nd Street, where a police officer fell onto subway tracks in Times Square trying to rescue a crazed man. (Sept. 20, 2012)

A New York City police detective from Suffolk was knocked out Thursday after hitting his head on the subway tracks at Times Square during a struggle with an emotionally disturbed man, police said.

James Griffin, 41, was in good condition at Bellevue Hospital Thursday night, according to police.

The 18-year NYPD veteran, assigned to the emergency service unit, had a concussion, and suffered...

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