NYC transit boss downplays subway crimes that have gotten ‘in people’s heads’
The boss of New York City‘s transit system defended its safety Monday, saying “high-profile incidents” such as a woman being set on fire “have gotten in people’s heads and made the whole system feel unsafe.
NYC increasing police presence in transit system: 'People don't feel safe in our subways'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the "terrifying acts of random violence."
Feeling anxious about riding the NYC subway? Here’s a guide for staying safe underground.
Rodriguez said the safest cars are the front, with the conductor, or the middle, where another MTA worker is stationed. But if you get onto a train car and something doesn’t feel right, he said, get off at the next stop — even if that means you have to wait for another train and you’re going to be late.
Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more platform barriers
After a spate of violence in NYC subways, one state lawmaker is urging the MTA to install platform barriers in more train stations. Manhattan Assembly Member Tony Simone, who represents the West Side,
NYC subway riders blindsided by R train closures — but some say alternative is safer than violence-plagued trains: ‘Didn’t even know about it’
Brooklyn straphangers were blindsided by R train closures over the weekend — even as some were relieved to avoid the Big Apple’s violence-plagued underground. The R was suspended from Friday night to Monday morning for “structural maintenance,
NYC to put more police on subway cars and platforms, despite 3% drop in overall crime
While overall crime in the city edged down 3% in 2024, city and police officials said Monday that they plan to put 200 more police officers on trains and platforms in order to make New Yorkers feel safer, especially on the subway.
Was Decomposing Body Found on NYC Subway? Video Goes Viral
The NYPD confirmed that a person was fatally struck by a subway train after a TikTok showed passengers stuck on the 6 train.
NYC’s Subway Violence Deters Drive to Bring Workers Back to Office
Office buildings have been drained of workers — vacancies stand near 20% - and weekday ridership on the city’s buses and ...
NYC subway burning suspect, Laken Riley’s killer among illegal immigrants accused of preying on Americans
Sebastian Zapeta, who allegedly set a woman on fire in the NYC subway, and Laken Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, were among ...
Viral video seemingly shows couple getting freaky on NYC subway: ‘Allah’s so disappointed!’
A pair of horny straphangers were seen apparently getting frisky on the last week, according to a disturbing video of the ...
Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime
It took police more than a week to publicly identify 57-year-old Debrina Kawam as the woman who was fatally set on fire in a ...
MTA employee victim of 3rd NYC subway stabbing in roughly 24 hours
An MTA employee was stabbed in a subway station in the Bronx Thursday morning. It's the third NYC subway stabbing in a little ...
Man stabbed in NYC subway station as congestion pricing kicks in, forcing more commuters into dangerous system
A man was stabbed in a Bronx 6 train station early Sunday morning, mere hours after congestion pricing went into effect, ...
Mayor Adams, NYPD tout 5% drop in NYC major crime in 2024
New York City experienced a 5% drop in major crime in 2024, Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner announced Monday, as they moved ...
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.