83-year-old Brownsville woman attacked while on her way to church, homeless man charged

An 83-year-old Brooklyn woman is recovering after she was slashed in the head while on her way to church.

Betty Ellerbe told News 12 that the attack happened around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, as she waited for her cab near Christopher and Pitkin avenues in Brownsville.

“The fella rounded the corner from Pitkin Avenue, and I said hello to him,” said Ellerbe…

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