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Attempted Knifepoint Robbery During Midday UWS Train Ride, Ethnic Slur Also Used: NYPD

An attempted robbery at knifepoint occurred on a NYC subway train in broad daylight.

The suspect used an ethnic slur towards the victim during the robbery attempt. [ more ]

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NYC commuter dies after being pushed in front of oncoming subway train

A New York City commuter died after being pushed onto subway tracks by a 45-year-old man at an East Harlem station.

Train service resumed after delay due to the incident. [ more ]

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New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating

Crackdown on subway fare-beating in NYC intensified with deployment of 800 police officers.

Concerns about safety and unruliness prompt increased police presence in the subway system. [ more ]

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Why the National Guard Can't Ease All Fears About Riding the Subway

Gov. Hochul deploy 1,000 National Guard and State Police to patrol NYC subway for safety.

Objective is deterrence and changing psychology around crime, despite recent violent incidents fueling pervasive fear among commuters. [ more ]

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After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Woman's feet amputated after being pushed onto subway tracks by boyfriend

Increased crime in NYC transit system despite recent efforts [ more ]

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What's Really Going on in the NYC Subway?

Gov. Hochul announced National Guard deployment in NYC subways for increased surveillance.

Critics are concerned about the heavy-handed response and potential unconstitutionality of the plan. [ more ]

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Gov. Hochul admits there's nothing stopping straphangers from avoiding subway bag checks | amNewYork

Bag checks in NYC subway are escalating with soldiers deployed for assistance.

The bag checks aim to deter potential perpetrators from bringing weapons into subways. [ more ]

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Man shot with his own gun, critically wounded after fight aboard New York City subway, police say

Increased security measures after recent subway crimes

Shooting on NYC subway train during rush hour [ more ]

New York Post

Cuomo slams Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subways: 'You need police'

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticizes Gov. Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subway, advocates for more police presence.

Cuomo argues that the National Guard checking bags in subway stations is not a sustainable solution to combat crime. [ more ]

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National Guard and State Police Will Patrol the Subways and Check Bags

Gov. Hochul deploying National Guard & State Police to patrol NYC subway

Deploying additional law enforcement to address subway safety concerns [ more ]

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NY sending Guardsmen into the subways to curb violence

National Guard deployed to NYC subway for bag searches

Governor's efforts to address subway crime [ more ]

Time Out New York

National Guard members and police officers will start checking people's bags on the subway

Deployment of 1,000 personnel to patrol NYC subway

Prevention of weapons into subway system

New measures to enhance subway safety [ more ]

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National Guard Won't Carry Long Guns During Subway Patrols

National Guard will not carry long guns during bag checks in NYC subway

Other National Guard soldiers part of Task Force will still have long guns [ more ]

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BREAKING: Hochul bringing National Guard into NYC subways as part of extensive transit crime battle plan | amNewYork

Over 1,000 law enforcement officials deployed in NYC subway system to combat crime

Governor Hochul announces multi-pronged plan to address transit crime [ more ]

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Party On Wheels At The New York Transit Museum

A family-friendly Party on Wheels at the New York Transit Museum celebrates 120 years of the NYC Subway. [ more ]

New York Post

'Traumatized' medical worker who filmed bloody subway mayhem will 'never again' ride NYC rails: 'My body keeps shaking'

Sherri Paul, traumatized after witnessing subway chaos, vows to never ride NYC rails again.

Incident involving aggressive behavior, knife, and gun on NYC subway leaves one critical. [ more ]

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Migrant Children Sell Candy on the Subway. New York Has No Solutions.

Children selling candy on subways in NYC raises concerns about child labor laws and supervision.

City and state agencies are not taking responsibility for addressing the issue of children selling candy on subways. [ more ]

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Inside the Massive Repair Shops Where Subway Cars Go for a Makeover

Every subway car in NYC system undergoes complete refurbishment every 6-12 years at designated maintenance facilities.

Scheduled maintenance program introduced in 1989 at Coney Island Overhaul Shop and 207th Street facility aims to prevent breakdowns before they occur. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Man shot with his own gun on A train in Downtown Brooklyn

A 36-year-old man shot in the head by own gun after altercation on NYC subway train during rush hour.

Altercation on A train in Downtown Brooklyn leads to shooting; 32-year-old man disarms and shoots 36-year-old after fight. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Teenager Punched, Spat at in Brooklyn Subway Attack

Police using cellphone video to identify subway attackers

Attack on 16-year-old girl by two males on NYC subway [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Brighter LEDs For All Subway Stations

LED lighting to replace fluorescent fixtures in NYC subway by mid-2026

Upgrading to LED lighting enhances safety, reduces costs, and emissions [ more ]

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