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3 days ago

NYC transit crime spirals downward, even as major felonies remain an issue for law enforcement

NYC transit crime decreased year to date in July, despite a spike in felony crimes in May.

#mta

fromTime Out New York

6 days ago

New York City

Over 100 NYC subway stations are getting new safety barriers

New York City

More Than 50 NYC Stations Have Platform Barriers Installed: See Where

New York City

These are the NYC subway stations that now have protective platform barriers

New York City

Dozens of subway stations now have subway platform barriers, the MTA says, with more on the way

4 weeks ago

New York City

MTA worker recovering from brain surgery 'viciously' assaulted by fare evaders at NYC subway station: cops

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC parents

BMX pro Nigel Sylvester teams up with MTA in the fight against subway surfing in NYC

fromTime Out New York

6 days ago

New York City

Over 100 NYC subway stations are getting new safety barriers

New York City

More Than 50 NYC Stations Have Platform Barriers Installed: See Where

New York City

These are the NYC subway stations that now have protective platform barriers

New York City

Dozens of subway stations now have subway platform barriers, the MTA says, with more on the way

4 weeks ago

New York City

MTA worker recovering from brain surgery 'viciously' assaulted by fare evaders at NYC subway station: cops

NYC parents

BMX pro Nigel Sylvester teams up with MTA in the fight against subway surfing in NYC

NYC politics

Platform barriers installed at 56 NYC subway stations: Gov. Hochul

fromCrooks and Liars

NYC politics

Coward Sean Duffy Lies About NYC Subways Not Being Safe

NYC parents

Why the time has come for New Yorkers to trust the subway again

fromPlanetizen

NYC politics

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

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.

Exclusive | Riders seeing 'crazy s-t' in NYC subways as ridership - and assaults - surge

Subway assaults are rising sharply, sparking fears related to increased congestion pricing and overcrowding.

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NYC politics

Platform barriers installed at 56 NYC subway stations: Gov. Hochul

fromCrooks and Liars

NYC politics

Coward Sean Duffy Lies About NYC Subways Not Being Safe

NYC parents

Why the time has come for New Yorkers to trust the subway again

The safety of New York's subway for vulnerable individuals raises critical questions about urban life and policing strategies.

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.

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.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Riders seeing 'crazy s-t' in NYC subways as ridership - and assaults - surge

Flood gates: NYC pols, transit gurus call for flood mitigation after Monday's subway floodbath

Flooding in subway stations is due to an inadequate sewer system unable to handle rainfall exceeding 1.5 inches.

Legislation has been proposed to enhance public transportation resilience funding.

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House Dem Throws Down with Trump's Transportation Secretary Over NYC Subway Safety: Don't Call Me a Liar!'

Nadler accused Duffy of mischaracterizing the state of the New York subway system, stating that major crime, including assaults, is down 3% since last year.

NYC politics

#crime

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Brooklyn

Do you know him? Subway perv wanted for lewd act on Brooklyn train

LGBT

Man grabs woman at subway station, NY cops say. Video shows riders stop attack

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

NYC LGBT

Sicko who forced man into lewd act on NYC subway seen in sinister finger-sniffing video as he remains on the loose

NYC politics

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

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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.

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Brooklyn

Do you know him? Subway perv wanted for lewd act on Brooklyn train

LGBT

Man grabs woman at subway station, NY cops say. Video shows riders stop attack

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

NYC LGBT

Sicko who forced man into lewd act on NYC subway seen in sinister finger-sniffing video as he remains on the loose

NYC politics

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

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.

New York City

Man in notorious NYC hammer attack gets up to life in prison

NYC politics

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

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New York City

Man in notorious NYC hammer attack gets up to life in prison

NYC politics

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

New York City

Bronx boy killed while subway surfing at Queensboro Plaza in Long Island City: NYPD

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New York City

15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Riding on Top of N.Y.C. Subway: Sources

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New York City

Bronx boy killed while subway surfing at Queensboro Plaza in Long Island City: NYPD

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New York City

15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Riding on Top of N.Y.C. Subway: Sources

'Stupid liberals with stupid policies': Trump transportation secretary slams NYC

New York City's subway safety and congestion pricing policies are under severe criticism from Secretary Duffy.

#assault

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NYC politics

Woman recounts disturbing assault on Brooklyn subway platform: "You're mine now, you're coming with me"

Brooklyn

Long Island Man Charged In Connection With NYC Subway Track Push: Report

NYC politics

Stranger shoves 2 men onto NYC subway tracks during clash: cops

6 months ago

New York City

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

fromShirley-Mastic, NY Patch

NYC politics

Woman recounts disturbing assault on Brooklyn subway platform: "You're mine now, you're coming with me"

Brooklyn

Long Island Man Charged In Connection With NYC Subway Track Push: Report

NYC politics

Stranger shoves 2 men onto NYC subway tracks during clash: cops

6 months ago

New York City

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

Brooklyn

MTA station agent assaulted by fare evaders in Brooklyn

NYC politics

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

Brooklyn

MTA station agent assaulted by fare evaders in Brooklyn

NYC politics

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

Brooklyn

NYPD: Brooklyn Man in Custody After Subway Station Assault on Woman, 26

Brooklyn

Subway train strikes person at Jay St/MetroTech station

Brooklyn

Police seek man accused of lewd act on Brooklyn subway platform

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Brooklyn

NYPD: Brooklyn Man in Custody After Subway Station Assault on Woman, 26

Brooklyn

Subway train strikes person at Jay St/MetroTech station

Brooklyn

Police seek man accused of lewd act on Brooklyn subway platform

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TTC backs away from platform edge door pilot project at Dundas station | CBC News

The TTC is postponing a pilot project for platform edge doors, now planned for consideration in the 2026 budget due to high costs.

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch

The risk is the lure': subway surfing in New York City continues to claim young lives

Subway surfing, a perilous trend among youth in NYC,is leading to fatalities and increased arrests, necessitating urgent safety interventions.

2 Stabbed At Manhattan Subway Station Wednesday, Police Say

Two men were stabbed at Grand Central subway station in NYC during an argument, with both hospitalized but stable.

NYC teen critically wounded after subway surfing and young woman fatally struck by train in separate transit horrors: cops

Subway surfing and unsafe behavior in NYC transit can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

NYC parents

Governor, NYC Schools and MTA launch safety campaign against subway surfing

The city launches a campaign to deter subway train surfing, featuring comics to showcase its dangers and impacts on communities.

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fromUpper East Side, NY Patch

NY governor teams up with MTA, schools and BMX star to combat subway surfing

Comics depicting the harrowing consequences of subway surfing will soon appear on digital screens across the subway system, including inside some train cars.

NYC parents

#nypd

NYC LGBT

Man Gropes Woman On A Manhattan Subway, Police Say

NYC politics

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

fromUpper East Side, NY Patch

Why making New York safe again means admitting ALL crimes matter

Recidivism among criminals significantly contributes to New York City's crime problems, especially in subway areas.

NYC LGBT

Man Gropes Woman On A Manhattan Subway, Police Say

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

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

Why making New York safe again means admitting ALL crimes matter

Recidivism among criminals significantly contributes to New York City's crime problems, especially in subway areas.

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.

Police catch fare evader smuggling a loaded gun into bustling Manhattan subway station | amNewYork

Transit cops apprehended fare evader Hugh Hyde at a Manhattan subway station, discovering a loaded firearm in his backpack, highlighting ongoing transit crime issues.

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.

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fromThe Washington Post

In the NYC subway: Rising assault, mental illness and a nurse who decides when to intervene

Lisa Singh assesses people for mental illness on NYC subway platforms amid rising safety concerns.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hochul's year-long NYC subway safety plan yields less crime, more ridership

NYC's subway safety initiatives have successfully reduced crime and increased ridership over the past year.

NYC politics

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

Hochul's year-long NYC subway safety plan yields less crime, more ridership

NYC's subway safety initiatives have successfully reduced crime and increased ridership over the past year.

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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.

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

A letter from the transportation secretary highlights concerns about subway crime despite a significant decline in incidents.

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 mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo proposes boosting subway cops to level not seen since '90s

Cuomo's subway safety plan aims to increase transit police by 50% and improve mental health support.

NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies

Subway crime has shifted from theft-oriented offenses to impulsive violence, with felony assaults surpassing robberies for the first time in decades.