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

MTA workers facing physical assaults on the job. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

'Ugly' MTA subway safety rails at NYC station don't impress straphangers: 'What's the point?'

Mixed reactions to new safety rails at a Washington Heights subway station in NYC.

Some commuters feel that the barriers are not effective and should be more technologically advanced. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Armed fare evaders busted in Brooklyn, Harlem for bringing guns into subways: NYPD | amNewYork

NYPD is actively enforcing fare evasion to improve subway safety.

Incidents show the correlation between fare evasion and possession of illegal weapons in the subway system. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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 [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

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 [ more ]

Secret NYC

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 [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

NYPD Deploy More Boots on The Ground to Quell Subway Killings

NYPD surged presence in subways after deadly incidents

Transit Chief Michael Kemper mentioned police surge started in February. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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 [ more ]

New York Post

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. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Brooklyn

Real, honest conversations': Caban gets earful from straphangers as NYPD top cop rides the subways | amNewYork

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban seeks honest feedback from New Yorkers while riding the subway.

The NYPD is working to ensure the safety of riders amidst high-profile crimes in the New York subway system. [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul claims National Guard subway plan 'working as expected,' even after man shot with own gun on train

Gov. Hochul defends National Guard initiative for subway patrols

Deployment of National Guard in subways met with criticism. [ more ]

New York Post

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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. [ more ]

News 12 - Default

New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating across Brooklyn

Intensified crackdown on subway fare evasion with 800 officers

Concerns over safety in the busiest subway system [ more ]

American Military News

78% say NYC subway not safe at night, 24-point bump since 2017, poll shows

New Yorkers feel unsafe riding the subway at night

Quality of life perception in NYC has significantly decreased. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC straphanger slashed by box cutter-wielding stranger after A train spat: cops

27-year-old slashed on Manhattan train after dispute with stranger.

Subway safety concerns arise after multiple slashings in New York City. [ more ]

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New York Post

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 [ more ]

City & State NY

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

NYPD officials defended for criticizing journalist

Mayor Adams supports police officers' right to express opinions [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

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 [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

New York Post

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. [ more ]

Miami Herald

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. [ more ]

Intelligencer

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. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

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. [ more ]

BKReader

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. [ more ]

West Side Rag