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#subway-safety

NYC politics

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

NYC politics

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

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5 days ago

NYC politics

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

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New York City

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

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

NYC politics

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

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5 days ago

NYC politics

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

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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

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

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NYC politics

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

Brooklyn

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

1 week ago

Brooklyn

MTA station agent assaulted by fare evaders in Brooklyn

fromMyrtle Beach Sun News

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

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

LGBT

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

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

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

Brooklyn

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

1 week ago

Brooklyn

MTA station agent assaulted by fare evaders in Brooklyn

fromMyrtle Beach Sun News

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

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

LGBT

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

NYC politics

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

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NYC politics

Coward Sean Duffy Lies About NYC Subways Not Being Safe

fromAlternet.org

US politics

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

NYC politics

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

fromCrooks and Liars

NYC politics

Coward Sean Duffy Lies About NYC Subways Not Being Safe

fromAlternet.org

US politics

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

Brooklyn

Subway train strikes person at Jay St/MetroTech station

NYC parents

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

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.

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.

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

Brooklyn

Subway train strikes person at Jay St/MetroTech station

NYC parents

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

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fromwww.cbc.ca

2 weeks ago

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

"Platform Edge Doors (PEDs) improve subway safety and service by preventing track access, thus reducing injuries, fatalities, staff trauma, and service disruptions."

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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

NYC politics

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

NYC politics

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

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

NYC politics

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

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.

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

NYC politics

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

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.

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.

NYC politics

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

Brooklyn

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

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

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.

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.

NYC politics

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

Brooklyn

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

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Alleged Subway Sexual Assault

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.

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.

Brooklyn

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