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NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC subway slash victim jolted awake by searing face pain 'angry' to be stat in soaring crime

NYC politics

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

fromShirley-Mastic, NY Patch

NYC politics

'Billy Bad Ass' gang member busted in unprovoked attack on elderly straphanger

21 hours ago

Brooklyn

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

4 months ago

New York City

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

NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC subway slash victim jolted awake by searing face pain 'angry' to be stat in soaring crime

NYC politics

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

fromShirley-Mastic, NY Patch

NYC politics

'Billy Bad Ass' gang member busted in unprovoked attack on elderly straphanger

21 hours ago

Brooklyn

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

One Hopped Turnstile, 9 Police Bullets, 4 People Shot. Does It Add Up?

Subway violence in New York is increasing despite a recent overall dip in crime rates, highlighting safety challenges.

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.

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.

fromFast Company

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.

NYC politics

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

One Hopped Turnstile, 9 Police Bullets, 4 People Shot. Does It Add Up?

Subway violence in New York is increasing despite a recent overall dip in crime rates, highlighting safety challenges.

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.

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.

fromFast Company

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.

NYC politics

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

Fare-beating brute in Lower Manhattan viciously beat woman with stick at subway station: cops | amNewYork

A violent attack occurred in a subway station, highlighting safety concerns and the link between fare evasion and crime.

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.

NYC parents

NYC pickpocket targets 89-year-old man in Rockefeller Center station, swipes $4,700: cops

fromCbsnews

NYC parents

Banana thrown at teen before beating at NYC subway station, video shows

fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch

NYC politics

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

NYC LGBT

Woman Groped In Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

Fare-beating brute in Lower Manhattan viciously beat woman with stick at subway station: cops | amNewYork

A violent attack occurred in a subway station, highlighting safety concerns and the link between fare evasion and crime.

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.

NYC parents

NYC pickpocket targets 89-year-old man in Rockefeller Center station, swipes $4,700: cops

fromCbsnews

NYC parents

Banana thrown at teen before beating at NYC subway station, video shows

fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch

NYC politics

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

NYC LGBT

Woman Groped In Manhattan Subway Station, Police Say

NYC politics

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

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

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

NYC politics

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

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

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

Op-ed | Stopping repeat offenders makes the subways safer, MTA chair says | amNewYork

MTA is actively enhancing subway safety by collaborating closely with law enforcement and focusing on rule enforcement and criminal recidivism.

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.

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

NYC politics

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

Op-ed | Stopping repeat offenders makes the subways safer, MTA chair says | amNewYork

MTA is actively enhancing subway safety by collaborating closely with law enforcement and focusing on rule enforcement and criminal recidivism.

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.

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

NYC politics

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

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US news

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.

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.

NYC politics

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

4 months ago

NYC politics

Major safety measures are coming to NYC subways in 2025

NYC politics

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

US news

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.

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.

NYC politics

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

4 months ago

NYC politics

Major safety measures are coming to NYC subways in 2025

NYC politics

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

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 politics

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

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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.

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 politics

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

3 months ago

Brooklyn

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

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.

NYPD transit commander demoted for allegedly faking subway crime stats

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