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Subway collision fatality count rises again as police investigate how man got on tracks

Subway safety is a pressing concern as recent incidents highlight risks for passengers, particularly during rush hour.

Federal agency says lax safety practices are putting New York City subway workers at risk

New York City's subway agency is risking track workers' safety by not following internal safety rules, according to a federal audit.

MTA's bright idea to fight skyrocketing crime on NYC subways: $21 million for new lights

Upgrading to LED lighting in subway stations can potentially deter crime and improve safety.
Customer feedback on the new lights is positive, but some commuters believe consistent police presence is more important for subway safety.

Subway rider charged with attempted murder after stabbing MTA operator in Brooklyn, police say

A subway train operator was critically injured after being stabbed by a passenger, highlighting concerns over repeat offenders in the transit system.

NYC subway emergency exits are filled with hazards that demand repair, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

Emergency exits in Manhattan's subway system are deteriorating, posing safety risks, as highlighted in a recent MTA OIG report.

Unhinged bully tackles MTA worker in shocking NYC subway attack: cops

MTA workers facing physical assaults on the job.

Subway collision fatality count rises again as police investigate how man got on tracks

Subway safety is a pressing concern as recent incidents highlight risks for passengers, particularly during rush hour.

Federal agency says lax safety practices are putting New York City subway workers at risk

New York City's subway agency is risking track workers' safety by not following internal safety rules, according to a federal audit.

MTA's bright idea to fight skyrocketing crime on NYC subways: $21 million for new lights

Upgrading to LED lighting in subway stations can potentially deter crime and improve safety.
Customer feedback on the new lights is positive, but some commuters believe consistent police presence is more important for subway safety.

Subway rider charged with attempted murder after stabbing MTA operator in Brooklyn, police say

A subway train operator was critically injured after being stabbed by a passenger, highlighting concerns over repeat offenders in the transit system.

NYC subway emergency exits are filled with hazards that demand repair, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

Emergency exits in Manhattan's subway system are deteriorating, posing safety risks, as highlighted in a recent MTA OIG report.

Unhinged bully tackles MTA worker in shocking NYC subway attack: cops

MTA workers facing physical assaults on the job.
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#governor-hochul

EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes the importance of additional patrols in the subway for improving safety.
Subway surveillance cameras are installed to deter crime and assist in investigations.

Hochul's revival of mask mandate to curb hate crimes won't work, has 'laundry list' of exceptions: residents

Residents in NYC concerned about Gov. Hochul's potential mask ban due to recent antisemitic incidents on subways.

Who Actually Likes Hochul's National Guard-in-Subways Plan?

Governor Hochul announces a five-point plan targeting transit crime, including cameras in conductor cabs and a proposed ban on violent offenders.
Controversy arises over the deployment of 1,000 law enforcement members for bag searches in subway stations, criticized for militarizing the subway and likened to stop-and-frisk policies.

Gov. Hochul should have stuck with her long guns on subway safety

Gov. Hochul banned National Guard from carrying rifles in subway oversight.
Hochul faces challenges in dealing with rising crime in subways due to lack of support from progressive Democrats.

EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes the importance of additional patrols in the subway for improving safety.
Subway surveillance cameras are installed to deter crime and assist in investigations.

Hochul's revival of mask mandate to curb hate crimes won't work, has 'laundry list' of exceptions: residents

Residents in NYC concerned about Gov. Hochul's potential mask ban due to recent antisemitic incidents on subways.

Who Actually Likes Hochul's National Guard-in-Subways Plan?

Governor Hochul announces a five-point plan targeting transit crime, including cameras in conductor cabs and a proposed ban on violent offenders.
Controversy arises over the deployment of 1,000 law enforcement members for bag searches in subway stations, criticized for militarizing the subway and likened to stop-and-frisk policies.

Gov. Hochul should have stuck with her long guns on subway safety

Gov. Hochul banned National Guard from carrying rifles in subway oversight.
Hochul faces challenges in dealing with rising crime in subways due to lack of support from progressive Democrats.
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#public-transport

Shouting madman stabs NYC subway rider who was watching Netflix hours after teen slashed in separate transit attack: cops

A subway attack on a man watching Netflix led him to feel fearful about riding the subway again.

Straphanger slashed on Midtown subway train: NYPD | amNewYork

A man was slashed on a Midtown subway train during a verbal dispute, resulting in minor injuries.

74-year-old woman slugged in face in unprovoked attack on NYC subway: cops

A 74-year-old woman was randomly assaulted in a Queens subway, underscoring growing concerns over violence against the elderly in public spaces.

Elderly straphanger injured in random Herald Square subway shove

Subway shoving incidents pose serious safety concerns for New Yorkers, especially the elderly.

Shouting madman stabs NYC subway rider who was watching Netflix hours after teen slashed in separate transit attack: cops

A subway attack on a man watching Netflix led him to feel fearful about riding the subway again.

Straphanger slashed on Midtown subway train: NYPD | amNewYork

A man was slashed on a Midtown subway train during a verbal dispute, resulting in minor injuries.

74-year-old woman slugged in face in unprovoked attack on NYC subway: cops

A 74-year-old woman was randomly assaulted in a Queens subway, underscoring growing concerns over violence against the elderly in public spaces.

Elderly straphanger injured in random Herald Square subway shove

Subway shoving incidents pose serious safety concerns for New Yorkers, especially the elderly.
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Career criminal accused of fatally shoving straphanger into subway train shows smiles, shows no remorse after arrest

Carlton McPherson faced murder charges after pushing a man to his death at a Manhattan train station.
Police launched 'Operation Fare Play' to address subway crimes, including felony assaults.

July Crime Report: NYC Sees Decline in Felonies, Increase in Murder Rate

Overall NYC crime decreased in July 2024, despite a rise in murder rates.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

Straphangers rescue woman who was pushed onto tracks

A man violently pushed a 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks after an argument in Bushwick.

NYPD: Police continue to search for man who fired gun inside Brooklyn station

A man fired a gun inside Brooklyn's Jay Street-MetroTech Station, escalating violence and causing fear among residents and subway users.

Gunshot Fired During Dispute at Jay Street-Metrotech Subway Station

A gun was discharged at Jay Street-Metrotech subway station during a dispute, but no injuries were reported.

Career criminal accused of fatally shoving straphanger into subway train shows smiles, shows no remorse after arrest

Carlton McPherson faced murder charges after pushing a man to his death at a Manhattan train station.
Police launched 'Operation Fare Play' to address subway crimes, including felony assaults.

July Crime Report: NYC Sees Decline in Felonies, Increase in Murder Rate

Overall NYC crime decreased in July 2024, despite a rise in murder rates.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

Straphangers rescue woman who was pushed onto tracks

A man violently pushed a 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks after an argument in Bushwick.

NYPD: Police continue to search for man who fired gun inside Brooklyn station

A man fired a gun inside Brooklyn's Jay Street-MetroTech Station, escalating violence and causing fear among residents and subway users.

Gunshot Fired During Dispute at Jay Street-Metrotech Subway Station

A gun was discharged at Jay Street-Metrotech subway station during a dispute, but no injuries were reported.
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Person Killed by Train After Being Pushed Onto Subway Tracks, Police Say

Increase in police presence in subway system after recent violent episodes.
A person was killed after being pushed onto subway tracks in East Harlem.

Maniac senselessly shoves woman, 62, onto NYC subway tracks after demanding a lighter: cops

Bystanders saved a woman pushed onto subway tracks in Brooklyn after the attacker became violent over a lighter request.

Menace stabs NYC straphanger in neck after randomly picking a fight: sources

Random subway violence poses a growing threat to passenger safety, with recent incidents highlighting the unpredictability and danger of such attacks.

A man is stabbed to death at Brooklyn's Coney Island subway station

A man was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn subway station, raising public safety concerns despite reported declines in serious subway crimes.

Perp who pushed woman to tracks in Bushwick is arrested at other end of Brooklyn

A 62-year-old woman was assaulted and pushed onto subway tracks, leading to the arrest of Shadrach Ford on multiple serious charges.

NYC subway conductor stabbed by rider was weeks from retiring

Subway worker Myran Pollack was critically injured after being stabbed by a rider, prompting calls for increased protections for transit personnel.

Person Killed by Train After Being Pushed Onto Subway Tracks, Police Say

Increase in police presence in subway system after recent violent episodes.
A person was killed after being pushed onto subway tracks in East Harlem.

Maniac senselessly shoves woman, 62, onto NYC subway tracks after demanding a lighter: cops

Bystanders saved a woman pushed onto subway tracks in Brooklyn after the attacker became violent over a lighter request.

Menace stabs NYC straphanger in neck after randomly picking a fight: sources

Random subway violence poses a growing threat to passenger safety, with recent incidents highlighting the unpredictability and danger of such attacks.

A man is stabbed to death at Brooklyn's Coney Island subway station

A man was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn subway station, raising public safety concerns despite reported declines in serious subway crimes.

Perp who pushed woman to tracks in Bushwick is arrested at other end of Brooklyn

A 62-year-old woman was assaulted and pushed onto subway tracks, leading to the arrest of Shadrach Ford on multiple serious charges.

NYC subway conductor stabbed by rider was weeks from retiring

Subway worker Myran Pollack was critically injured after being stabbed by a rider, prompting calls for increased protections for transit personnel.
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#social-media-influence

Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Social media fame drives dangerous subway surfing, leading to tragic injuries and fatalities among youth. A public safety campaign aims to counter this trend.

Can We Design Our Way Out of the Subway-Surfing Crisis?

The rising trend of subway surfing poses critical dangers, particularly for children and teens.

Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Social media fame drives dangerous subway surfing, leading to tragic injuries and fatalities among youth. A public safety campaign aims to counter this trend.

Can We Design Our Way Out of the Subway-Surfing Crisis?

The rising trend of subway surfing poses critical dangers, particularly for children and teens.
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Man Fatally Stabbed at Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

Fatal stabbing at Upper Manhattan subway station highlights safety concerns in public transportation systems.

East Village subway stabber indicted; faces assault, weapons charges

A subway stabbing incident in Manhattan led to the indictment of Raymond Kwok, highlighting public safety concerns in transit systems.

What Would Make the Subway Feel Safer? Experts Have 5 Suggestions.

Increased subway crime causing concerns in NYC
Experts propose ways to enhance subway safety

Subway Cameras Led to Arrests in D Train Killing, Police Say

Surveillance footage led to arrests
Cameras to be installed in all subway cars by end of year

Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.

Man Fatally Stabbed at Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

Fatal stabbing at Upper Manhattan subway station highlights safety concerns in public transportation systems.

East Village subway stabber indicted; faces assault, weapons charges

A subway stabbing incident in Manhattan led to the indictment of Raymond Kwok, highlighting public safety concerns in transit systems.

What Would Make the Subway Feel Safer? Experts Have 5 Suggestions.

Increased subway crime causing concerns in NYC
Experts propose ways to enhance subway safety

Subway Cameras Led to Arrests in D Train Killing, Police Say

Surveillance footage led to arrests
Cameras to be installed in all subway cars by end of year

Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.
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#crime

Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn subway station

A 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a subway train in Brooklyn, raising public safety concerns about the transit system.

Queens woman paralyzed after terrifying subway shove says MTA 'failed' her: lawsuit

The MTA and city are criticized for inaction regarding subway safety, highlighting a known issues of people being pushed onto the tracks.

Suspect arrested after pushing two women onto subway tracks on Lower East Side

A woman was arrested for pushing two other women onto subway tracks in Lower East Side, with unclear motives and ongoing investigation.

Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn subway station

A 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a subway train in Brooklyn, raising public safety concerns about the transit system.

Queens woman paralyzed after terrifying subway shove says MTA 'failed' her: lawsuit

The MTA and city are criticized for inaction regarding subway safety, highlighting a known issues of people being pushed onto the tracks.

Suspect arrested after pushing two women onto subway tracks on Lower East Side

A woman was arrested for pushing two other women onto subway tracks in Lower East Side, with unclear motives and ongoing investigation.
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Six jurors picked for Daniel Penny trial - including two who've been harassed on subway

The jury selected for Daniel Penny's trial has personal experiences of harassment on the subway, reflecting the broader safety concerns in public transportation.
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Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence

Recent tragedies in NYC highlight persistent safety concerns despite efforts to improve public safety and city recovery post-pandemic.

Accused lunatic who stabbed man for bumping into him at NYC subway station is freed without bail

Stabbing incident in subway highlights public safety concerns and bail system controversies.

NYC will try gun scanners in subway system in effort to deter violence underground

Portable gun scanners to be deployed in NYC subway stations
Additional outreach workers to help those with mental health issues in the system

Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence

Recent tragedies in NYC highlight persistent safety concerns despite efforts to improve public safety and city recovery post-pandemic.

Accused lunatic who stabbed man for bumping into him at NYC subway station is freed without bail

Stabbing incident in subway highlights public safety concerns and bail system controversies.

NYC will try gun scanners in subway system in effort to deter violence underground

Portable gun scanners to be deployed in NYC subway stations
Additional outreach workers to help those with mental health issues in the system
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11-year-old becomes youngest fatality in train surfing in Monday's G train incident

An 11-year-old boy died train surfing, highlighting a dangerous trend among youth and the MTA's efforts to combat it.
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11-year-old boy dies after falling off subway station in Brooklyn, police say

An 11-year-old boy died from a fall at a subway station, likely linked to subway surfing, sparking safety concerns.

M.T.A. Workers, Upset Over Subway Safety, Disrupt Morning Service

Transit workers stopped work due to safety concerns after a slashing attack, causing severe disruptions in subway service.
Workers declined to fulfill their jobs in protest, demanding better safety measures following recent assaults on transit employees.

11-year-old boy dies after falling off subway station in Brooklyn, police say

An 11-year-old boy died from a fall at a subway station, likely linked to subway surfing, sparking safety concerns.

M.T.A. Workers, Upset Over Subway Safety, Disrupt Morning Service

Transit workers stopped work due to safety concerns after a slashing attack, causing severe disruptions in subway service.
Workers declined to fulfill their jobs in protest, demanding better safety measures following recent assaults on transit employees.
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'Gridlock Sam': MTA Has a Cheap, Cop-Free Way to Make Platforms Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Even rare incidents of violence can greatly affect public perception of subway safety, despite lower crime rates.

Person Struck By R Train in Sunset Park, One of Three on Wednesday

Safety precautions should always be taken near subway tracks.

Adams defends NYPD's 'right to have an opinion'

NYPD officials defended for criticizing journalist
Mayor Adams supports police officers' right to express opinions

Commuters Report J Train Stalker

Subway rider safety is a concern at Cypress Hills station due to recent stalking incident.
Female passenger successfully eluded stalker without injuries at Jamaica-Parsons stop.

Mayor proposes new high-tech weapons detection in subways, mental health clinicians also to be deployed in train stations

Significant increase in weapon seizures in the NYC subway system compared to the previous years
Efforts in place to enhance subway safety through technology and mental health support

Gov. Hochul rolls back big guns in National Guard NYC subway bag searches

Gov. Hochul ordered National Guard not to carry military-grade assault rifles during subway safety bag checks.
Photos of well-armed soldiers conducting bag checks raised concerns about militarizing public transit.

MTA worker smashed in head with glass bottle - an hour after Gov. Hochul vowed to deploy National Guardsmen to subway stations

MTA conductor assaulted in Bronx
Gov. Hochul flooding subway with National Guardsmen
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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

Subway Riders May Soon Be Subject To Mandatory Bag Checks

Implementation of mandatory bag checks on subways
Restriction on convicted violent offenders from riding subways

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

Subway Riders May Soon Be Subject To Mandatory Bag Checks

Implementation of mandatory bag checks on subways
Restriction on convicted violent offenders from riding subways
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Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

Adams dodged questions about advisor's FBI raid.
Adams emphasized police visibility in subways.

Woman Hit And Killed by 1 Train at West 72nd Street Station: Police

Blue-light pilot program to deter subway suicide attempts
Majority of track deaths in New York due to medical emergencies, not suicides

Goodbye for Now to the Robot That (Sort Of) Patrolled New York's Subway

The New York Police Department has retired the Knightscope K5 robot from service inside the Times Square subway station.
The robot had to be assigned officers to chaperone it and was unable to use stairs, leading to its demise.

Fake Cop Tried To Detain Straphangers, Attacked Man In Subway Station

A man posing as an NYPD detective attempted to detain subway riders, causing harm and chaos in the subway station.
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