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Baby thrown down garbage chute on Staten Island, police say

By Jesse Zanger

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    NEW YORK (WCBS) — A 1-year-old baby is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island Monday, police said.

It happened at around 3:15 p.m. at 195 Steuben Street near Weser Avenue.

The baby was rushed to Richmond University Hospital in stable condition. The child was apparently not injured.

Police have taken a 39-year-old man into custody for questioning.

So far, there have been no charges in the incident.

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