Recent reports from New York City indicate a disturbing rise in subway violence, with multiple attacks reported within a week. Victims are experiencing unprovoked assaults, leading to heightened anxiety among commuters. In response, the NYPD has deployed additional officers to patrol the subway system, although this measure has not significantly alleviated public concerns regarding safety. City residents express a desire for freedom on public transit but feel increasingly fearful due to ongoing violent incidents, which hampers their willingness to engage in social activities in the city.
It's just the way of life now in New York, it's just terrible... now you have to be vigilant.
If you have crimes like that going on you're gonna feel a little fear... you're gonna be like, 'You know what? I don't want to go anywhere.'
The subway surge began on Jan. 20, with 100 cops sent underground after several high-profile incidents, but it's done little to ease concerns among New Yorkers.
The attacks come as the NYPD announced 700 more cops would begin patrolling the rails overnight this week.
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