Woman sprays bear spray into NYC hotel HVAC system, injurin…

Assault New York City New York in New York City, New York: A woman sprayed bear spray into the HVAC system of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel near Broadway and Stone Street in lower Manhattan on the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, following a dispute, according to the NYPD. Seven people were hurt and two were hospitalized as a result of the chemical exposure. Guests were evacuated from the building, and detectives planned to review surveillance footage to identify the woman believed responsible.