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MTA Audit: Emergency announcements need improvement warning passengers of self-evacuation risks

MTA must improve communication to prevent subway riders from self-evacuating during delays, risking their safety.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

MTA audit says passengers leave trains during emergencies; Places some blame on communication gaps

The MTA audit highlights the urgent need for better communication to prevent self-evacuations during subway delays.

Passengers are increasingly self-evacuating during train delays, creating safety risks.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

MTA features Kenan Thompson in subway announcements ahead of SNL's 50th anniversary special | amNewYork

Kenan Thompson collaborates with MTA on subway safety announcements during SNL's 50th anniversary.

NYC politics

M train assault: MTA worker attacked by umbrella-wielding straphanger | amNewYork

An MTA worker was randomly attacked with an umbrella in a Brooklyn subway, and police are seeking the assailant.

Exclusive | Trump admin demands MTA fork over NYC subway crime data - or risk billons in federal funding

The MTA faces potential funding cuts unless it addresses subway safety concerns raised by the federal government.

NYC parents

MTA Audit: Emergency announcements need improvement warning passengers of self-evacuation risks

MTA must improve communication to prevent subway riders from self-evacuating during delays, risking their safety.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

MTA audit says passengers leave trains during emergencies; Places some blame on communication gaps

The MTA audit highlights the urgent need for better communication to prevent self-evacuations during subway delays.

Passengers are increasingly self-evacuating during train delays, creating safety risks.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

MTA features Kenan Thompson in subway announcements ahead of SNL's 50th anniversary special | amNewYork

Kenan Thompson collaborates with MTA on subway safety announcements during SNL's 50th anniversary.

NYC politics

M train assault: MTA worker attacked by umbrella-wielding straphanger | amNewYork

An MTA worker was randomly attacked with an umbrella in a Brooklyn subway, and police are seeking the assailant.

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Man Fatally Stabbed on NYC Subway After Arguing With Rider Who Stepped on His Shoes, Police Say

A man was fatally stabbed in a subway dispute over shoes, raising safety concerns in New York's transit system.

fromPlanetizen

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromMTA workers say subway mayhem, violence has increased - The Chief

The Subtext of a Trump Official's Letter to the M.T.A.

A letter from the Secretary of Transportation raises concerns about subway safety despite a significant decline in crime.

New York City

MTA workers say subway mayhem, violence has increased - The Chief

Despite assurances from officials, NYC subway workers express ongoing fears for their safety amid violence.

fromHell Gate

Eric Adams Asked for Photos of Cops Staring at Their Phones, and New Yorkers Delivered

Mayor Adams called on New Yorkers to report police inactivity by sending photos of officers on their phones in the subway.

fromStreetsblog

U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy Puts His NYC Ignorance on Display in Subway Photo Op with Eric Adams - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy criticizes congestion pricing while undermining the New York subway system's effectiveness for millions of daily commuters.

fromUS News & World Report

Man Fatally Stabbed on NYC Subway After Arguing With Rider Who Stepped on His Shoes, Police Say

A man was fatally stabbed in a subway dispute over shoes, raising safety concerns in New York's transit system.

fromPlanetizen

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromMTA workers say subway mayhem, violence has increased - The Chief

The Subtext of a Trump Official's Letter to the M.T.A.

A letter from the Secretary of Transportation raises concerns about subway safety despite a significant decline in crime.

New York City

MTA workers say subway mayhem, violence has increased - The Chief

Despite assurances from officials, NYC subway workers express ongoing fears for their safety amid violence.

fromHell Gate

Eric Adams Asked for Photos of Cops Staring at Their Phones, and New Yorkers Delivered

Mayor Adams called on New Yorkers to report police inactivity by sending photos of officers on their phones in the subway.

fromStreetsblog

fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch

U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy Puts His NYC Ignorance on Display in Subway Photo Op with Eric Adams - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy criticizes congestion pricing while undermining the New York subway system's effectiveness for millions of daily commuters.

NYC politics

Bronx man surrenders in deadly City Hall subway station stabbing sparked by stepped-on shoes | amNewYork

Luis Jose-Duarte was arrested for the deadly stabbing of John Sheldon at City Hall subway station, reportedly over shoes.

NYC LGBT

Woman Groped In Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

A 23-year-old woman was groped in a Midtown subway station; police are investigating and seeking suspects.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

Suspect in Manhattan subway assault captured shortly after police released identifying images.

New York City

NYPD: Man stabbed on subway in Bushwick

A man was stabbed at the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue subway station, but he is expected to recover.

fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch

NYC politics

Bronx man surrenders in deadly City Hall subway station stabbing sparked by stepped-on shoes | amNewYork

Luis Jose-Duarte was arrested for the deadly stabbing of John Sheldon at City Hall subway station, reportedly over shoes.

NYC LGBT

Woman Groped In Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

A 23-year-old woman was groped in a Midtown subway station; police are investigating and seeking suspects.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

Suspect in Manhattan subway assault captured shortly after police released identifying images.

New York City

NYPD: Man stabbed on subway in Bushwick

A man was stabbed at the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue subway station, but he is expected to recover.

Overall Crime in NYC is Down, But More Cops Will be on The Subway

Overall crime in NYC decreased in 2024, but rape and felony assaults increased, raising concerns among officials.

fromGothamist

Unprovoked attacks in subway are front and center in NYC mayor's race

Public safety concerns in NYC's subways have intensified due to a rise in unprovoked attacks linked to homelessness and a mental health crisis.

NYC politics

Subway safety: More cops, better lighting in stations highlighted in NYS $254 billion approved budget

Increased subway crime in NYC is attributed to fare evaders, prompting Governor Hochul to enhance safety measures in the transit system.

NYC politics

NYC subway crime drops to pre-pandemic levels after cops flood system: 'Fear has really gone down'

Subway crime in New York City has significantly decreased, with no murders recorded this quarter for the first time since 2018.

Brooklyn

NYPD Deploys Police on Subways in Fight Against Overnight Crime

NYPD will deploy officers on overnight subway trains to enhance public safety for the next six months.

fromBronx Times

Miscellaneous

Bronx teen survives fall while subway surfing on 5 train - Bronx Times

Subway-surfing trend poses serious dangers to youth, leading to numerous injuries and deaths.

City officials are implementing strategies to deter risky subway-surfing activities.

Brooklyn

Overall Crime in NYC is Down, But More Cops Will be on The Subway

Overall crime in NYC decreased in 2024, but rape and felony assaults increased, raising concerns among officials.

fromGothamist

Unprovoked attacks in subway are front and center in NYC mayor's race

Public safety concerns in NYC's subways have intensified due to a rise in unprovoked attacks linked to homelessness and a mental health crisis.

NYC politics

Subway safety: More cops, better lighting in stations highlighted in NYS $254 billion approved budget

Increased subway crime in NYC is attributed to fare evaders, prompting Governor Hochul to enhance safety measures in the transit system.

NYC politics

NYC subway crime drops to pre-pandemic levels after cops flood system: 'Fear has really gone down'

Subway crime in New York City has significantly decreased, with no murders recorded this quarter for the first time since 2018.

Brooklyn

NYPD Deploys Police on Subways in Fight Against Overnight Crime

NYPD will deploy officers on overnight subway trains to enhance public safety for the next six months.

fromBronx Times

Miscellaneous

Bronx teen survives fall while subway surfing on 5 train - Bronx Times

Subway-surfing trend poses serious dangers to youth, leading to numerous injuries and deaths.

City officials are implementing strategies to deter risky subway-surfing activities.

Police seek man accused of lewd act on Brooklyn subway platform

Police are seeking a suspect accused of lewd behavior on a Brooklyn subway platform, who fled the scene shortly after the incident.

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

NYPD Capt. Steven Hyland removed from command over allegations of falsifying subway crime reports.

NYC politics

Subway crime continues a downward trend, even as high-profile crimes make NYC headlines

Subway crime in NYC shows an overall downward trend despite recent spikes.

Brooklyn

NYC teen troublemakers who cops say took subway train for joyride seen in new footage

Six teens took an empty subway train for a joyride, evading police initially but later posting their escapade online.

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

NYPD Capt. Steven Hyland removed from command over allegations of falsifying subway crime reports.

NYC politics

Subway crime continues a downward trend, even as high-profile crimes make NYC headlines

Subway crime in NYC shows an overall downward trend despite recent spikes.

Brooklyn

NYC teen troublemakers who cops say took subway train for joyride seen in new footage

Six teens took an empty subway train for a joyride, evading police initially but later posting their escapade online.

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Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

MTA Conductor Attacked, Robbed By 2 Teens On Brooklyn Train: Police

A subway conductor in Brooklyn was assaulted and robbed by two teenagers.

One suspect was arrested, while the other remains at large.

New York City

Exclusive | Straphanger who miraculously survived being shoved into path of incoming NYC subway breaks silence: 'Full of gratitude'

Joseph Lynskey expressed immense gratitude to those who aided him after surviving a subway attack on New Year's Eve.

New York City

TikToker 'survives' nearly dying when stabbing breaks out inside subway car he was riding on New Year's Day

A social media influencer narrowly escaped a violent stabbing incident on a New York City subway on New Year's Day.

Advocates in Brooklyn demand action after woman burned alive on F train

Community advocates mourn a woman burned alive in a subway attack, calling for more public safety measures in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Miscellaneous

Guardian Angels patrol trains after Coney Island assault

The Guardian Angels aim to ensure safety for subway riders in response to violence.

Brooklyn

Advocates in Brooklyn demand action after woman burned alive on F train

Community advocates mourn a woman burned alive in a subway attack, calling for more public safety measures in the aftermath of the tragedy.