"After an incident, you don't really get away from that incident," said Alexander Rakitin, highlighting the lasting impact of violence on individuals navigating the subway system.
"I think everyone who takes the subway feels scared and nervous," Rakitin commented, emphasizing the heightened sense of anxiety and awareness that many commuters experience amid rising subway violence.
"As of spring 2024, just 45% of straphangers said they felt safe on the subway - down from 54% in fall 2023," underscoring the growing concern among New Yorkers regarding their safety.
Rakitin described the encounter as making him feel like he was "fighting for his life," illustrating the intensity and fear that can arise unexpectedly in everyday situations.
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