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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.

Subway collision fatality count rises again as police investigate how man got on tracks

Subway safety is a pressing concern as recent incidents highlight risks for passengers, particularly during rush hour.

Suspect in fatal New York subway burning indicted on charges of murder and arson

A man has been indicted for murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway.

Maniac senselessly shoves woman, 62, onto NYC subway tracks after demanding a lighter: cops

Bystanders saved a woman pushed onto subway tracks in Brooklyn after the attacker became violent over a lighter request.

New York governor criticized for subway safety claim after woman burns to death on train

Governor Hochul faces backlash for claiming subway safety improvements shortly after the fatal subway fire incident.
Crime is reportedly down in the subways yet serious incidents still occur, raising concerns about safety measures.

Menace stabs NYC straphanger in neck after randomly picking a fight: sources

Random subway violence poses a growing threat to passenger safety, with recent incidents highlighting the unpredictability and danger of such attacks.

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.

Subway collision fatality count rises again as police investigate how man got on tracks

Subway safety is a pressing concern as recent incidents highlight risks for passengers, particularly during rush hour.

Suspect in fatal New York subway burning indicted on charges of murder and arson

A man has been indicted for murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway.

Maniac senselessly shoves woman, 62, onto NYC subway tracks after demanding a lighter: cops

Bystanders saved a woman pushed onto subway tracks in Brooklyn after the attacker became violent over a lighter request.

New York governor criticized for subway safety claim after woman burns to death on train

Governor Hochul faces backlash for claiming subway safety improvements shortly after the fatal subway fire incident.
Crime is reportedly down in the subways yet serious incidents still occur, raising concerns about safety measures.

Menace stabs NYC straphanger in neck after randomly picking a fight: sources

Random subway violence poses a growing threat to passenger safety, with recent incidents highlighting the unpredictability and danger of such attacks.
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#criminal-justice

East Village subway stabber indicted; faces assault, weapons charges

A subway stabbing incident in Manhattan led to the indictment of Raymond Kwok, highlighting public safety concerns in transit systems.

Man Charged in Subway Burning Says He Was Drunk and Remembers Nothing

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil claims blackout drunk state during the subway arson incident resulting in Debrina Kawam's death, pleading not guilty to murder charges.

East Village subway stabber indicted; faces assault, weapons charges

A subway stabbing incident in Manhattan led to the indictment of Raymond Kwok, highlighting public safety concerns in transit systems.

Man Charged in Subway Burning Says He Was Drunk and Remembers Nothing

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil claims blackout drunk state during the subway arson incident resulting in Debrina Kawam's death, pleading not guilty to murder charges.
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#brooklyn

Man accused of setting woman on fire aboard F train pleads not guilty to first-degree murder * Brooklyn Paper

The arraignment of Sebastian Zapeta-Calil for the murder of Debrina Kawam highlights severe safety concerns in public transit.

Police identify woman burned to death on Coney Island F train * Brooklyn Paper

A woman named Debrina Kawam was murdered in a Brooklyn subway arson attack, raising concerns about subway safety and crime.

Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn subway station

A 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a subway train in Brooklyn, raising public safety concerns about the transit system.

Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway due back in court

The horrific act of setting a woman on fire in the subway has led to renewed calls for systemic changes in how victims are protected.

NYPD: Police continue to search for man who fired gun inside Brooklyn station

A man fired a gun inside Brooklyn's Jay Street-MetroTech Station, escalating violence and causing fear among residents and subway users.

Bay Ridge subway assault: Knife-wielding attacker stabs man in eye

A man was stabbed in the eye on a subway platform in Bay Ridge, prompting a police investigation and a request for public assistance.

Man accused of setting woman on fire aboard F train pleads not guilty to first-degree murder * Brooklyn Paper

The arraignment of Sebastian Zapeta-Calil for the murder of Debrina Kawam highlights severe safety concerns in public transit.

Police identify woman burned to death on Coney Island F train * Brooklyn Paper

A woman named Debrina Kawam was murdered in a Brooklyn subway arson attack, raising concerns about subway safety and crime.

Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn subway station

A 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a subway train in Brooklyn, raising public safety concerns about the transit system.

Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway due back in court

The horrific act of setting a woman on fire in the subway has led to renewed calls for systemic changes in how victims are protected.

NYPD: Police continue to search for man who fired gun inside Brooklyn station

A man fired a gun inside Brooklyn's Jay Street-MetroTech Station, escalating violence and causing fear among residents and subway users.

Bay Ridge subway assault: Knife-wielding attacker stabs man in eye

A man was stabbed in the eye on a subway platform in Bay Ridge, prompting a police investigation and a request for public assistance.
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#nypd

Overall Crime in NYC is Down, But More Cops Will be on The Subway

Overall crime in NYC decreased in 2024, but rape and felony assaults increased, raising concerns among officials.

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.

July Crime Report: NYC Sees Decline in Felonies, Increase in Murder Rate

Overall NYC crime decreased in July 2024, despite a rise in murder rates.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

Straphangers rescue woman who was pushed onto tracks

A man violently pushed a 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks after an argument in Bushwick.

Exclusive | NYPD limits subway overtime hours - despite surging violence - in wake of Jeffrey Maddrey scandal: sources

NYPD decreases overtime for police officers despite rising violence in the subway, following controversy regarding misuse of overtime pay.

Overall Crime in NYC is Down, But More Cops Will be on The Subway

Overall crime in NYC decreased in 2024, but rape and felony assaults increased, raising concerns among officials.

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.

July Crime Report: NYC Sees Decline in Felonies, Increase in Murder Rate

Overall NYC crime decreased in July 2024, despite a rise in murder rates.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

Straphangers rescue woman who was pushed onto tracks

A man violently pushed a 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks after an argument in Bushwick.

Exclusive | NYPD limits subway overtime hours - despite surging violence - in wake of Jeffrey Maddrey scandal: sources

NYPD decreases overtime for police officers despite rising violence in the subway, following controversy regarding misuse of overtime pay.
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#mta

Federal agency says lax safety practices are putting New York City subway workers at risk

New York City's subway agency is risking track workers' safety by not following internal safety rules, according to a federal audit.

MTA worker stabbed at Bronx subway station

The incident underscores the safety issues plaguing New York City's subway system.

Subway rider charged with attempted murder after stabbing MTA operator in Brooklyn, police say

A subway train operator was critically injured after being stabbed by a passenger, highlighting concerns over repeat offenders in the transit system.

Exclusive | Public can't access fire extinguishers in subway system - and MTA has no plans to change that after horrific murder of woman on F train

The tragic murder of a woman in the subway exposes the absence of accessible fire extinguishers for the public, raising critical safety concerns.

NYC subway emergency exits are filled with hazards that demand repair, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

Emergency exits in Manhattan's subway system are deteriorating, posing safety risks, as highlighted in a recent MTA OIG report.

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

MTA workers facing physical assaults on the job.

Federal agency says lax safety practices are putting New York City subway workers at risk

New York City's subway agency is risking track workers' safety by not following internal safety rules, according to a federal audit.

MTA worker stabbed at Bronx subway station

The incident underscores the safety issues plaguing New York City's subway system.

Subway rider charged with attempted murder after stabbing MTA operator in Brooklyn, police say

A subway train operator was critically injured after being stabbed by a passenger, highlighting concerns over repeat offenders in the transit system.

Exclusive | Public can't access fire extinguishers in subway system - and MTA has no plans to change that after horrific murder of woman on F train

The tragic murder of a woman in the subway exposes the absence of accessible fire extinguishers for the public, raising critical safety concerns.

NYC subway emergency exits are filled with hazards that demand repair, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

Emergency exits in Manhattan's subway system are deteriorating, posing safety risks, as highlighted in a recent MTA OIG report.

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

MTA workers facing physical assaults on the job.
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#mental-health

Dad of suspect charged with shoving straphanger into incoming subway train says son started acting 'weird' just recently

Mental health issues may have contributed to Kamel Hawkins' violent actions.
Hawkins' attack on the straphanger was random and caused severe injuries to the victim.

Queens woman paralyzed after terrifying subway shove says MTA 'failed' her: lawsuit

The MTA and city are criticized for inaction regarding subway safety, highlighting a known issues of people being pushed onto the tracks.

Hochul to push for involuntarily hospitalizing more severely mentally ill amid rash of subway violence | amNewYork

Governor Hochul aims to expand involuntary hospitalization laws to address subway violence linked to untreated mental illness.
New York's approach emphasizes public safety and compassion for individuals with mental health issues.

Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.

'Gridlock Sam': MTA Has a Cheap, Cop-Free Way to Make Platforms Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Even rare incidents of violence can greatly affect public perception of subway safety, despite lower crime rates.

Dad of suspect charged with shoving straphanger into incoming subway train says son started acting 'weird' just recently

Mental health issues may have contributed to Kamel Hawkins' violent actions.
Hawkins' attack on the straphanger was random and caused severe injuries to the victim.

Queens woman paralyzed after terrifying subway shove says MTA 'failed' her: lawsuit

The MTA and city are criticized for inaction regarding subway safety, highlighting a known issues of people being pushed onto the tracks.

Hochul to push for involuntarily hospitalizing more severely mentally ill amid rash of subway violence | amNewYork

Governor Hochul aims to expand involuntary hospitalization laws to address subway violence linked to untreated mental illness.
New York's approach emphasizes public safety and compassion for individuals with mental health issues.

Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.

'Gridlock Sam': MTA Has a Cheap, Cop-Free Way to Make Platforms Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Even rare incidents of violence can greatly affect public perception of subway safety, despite lower crime rates.
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TikToker 'survives' nearly dying when stabbing breaks out inside subway car he was riding on New Year's Day

A social media influencer narrowly escaped a violent stabbing incident on a New York City subway on New Year's Day.
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Hochul's subway-safety claim a cruel joke - as violence hit deadly high in 2024

New Yorkers feel increasingly unsafe in the subway environment, particularly after high-profile incidents and insufficient governmental protection.

Return of the Guardian Angels is proof NY leaders are failing

The Guardian Angels are returning to NYC subways due to rising crime and safety concerns of riders.

Hochul's subway-safety claim a cruel joke - as violence hit deadly high in 2024

New Yorkers feel increasingly unsafe in the subway environment, particularly after high-profile incidents and insufficient governmental protection.

Return of the Guardian Angels is proof NY leaders are failing

The Guardian Angels are returning to NYC subways due to rising crime and safety concerns of riders.
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#coney-island

Advocates in Brooklyn demand action after woman burned alive on F train

Community advocates mourn a woman burned alive in a subway attack, calling for more public safety measures in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Coney Island for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways * Brooklyn Paper

Community advocates mourn a subway burning victim and call for better safety measures.
Public vigilance is crucial in preventing subway crimes, as demonstrated by the Coney Island vigil.

Commuters left feeling 'uneasy' after hearing woman burned to death aboard train in Coney Island

Commuters are feeling unsafe after a fatal incident on a train in Coney Island, despite overall subway crime being down.

Guardian Angels patrol trains after Coney Island assault

The Guardian Angels aim to ensure safety for subway riders in response to violence.

Advocates in Brooklyn demand action after woman burned alive on F train

Community advocates mourn a woman burned alive in a subway attack, calling for more public safety measures in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Coney Island for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways * Brooklyn Paper

Community advocates mourn a subway burning victim and call for better safety measures.
Public vigilance is crucial in preventing subway crimes, as demonstrated by the Coney Island vigil.

Commuters left feeling 'uneasy' after hearing woman burned to death aboard train in Coney Island

Commuters are feeling unsafe after a fatal incident on a train in Coney Island, despite overall subway crime being down.

Guardian Angels patrol trains after Coney Island assault

The Guardian Angels aim to ensure safety for subway riders in response to violence.
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#crime

Suspect arrested after pushing two women onto subway tracks on Lower East Side

A woman was arrested for pushing two other women onto subway tracks in Lower East Side, with unclear motives and ongoing investigation.

Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped for 'tone-deaf' tweet about improved subway safety after sleeping straphanger fatally lit on fire

Hochul faced backlash for a tweet celebrating subway safety improvements following violent incidents, including a fatal attack, deemed 'tone-deaf' by many.

Suspect arrested after pushing two women onto subway tracks on Lower East Side

A woman was arrested for pushing two other women onto subway tracks in Lower East Side, with unclear motives and ongoing investigation.

Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped for 'tone-deaf' tweet about improved subway safety after sleeping straphanger fatally lit on fire

Hochul faced backlash for a tweet celebrating subway safety improvements following violent incidents, including a fatal attack, deemed 'tone-deaf' by many.
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EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes the importance of additional patrols in the subway for improving safety.
Subway surveillance cameras are installed to deter crime and assist in investigations.
#public-transport

Shouting madman stabs NYC subway rider who was watching Netflix hours after teen slashed in separate transit attack: cops

A subway attack on a man watching Netflix led him to feel fearful about riding the subway again.

74-year-old woman slugged in face in unprovoked attack on NYC subway: cops

A 74-year-old woman was randomly assaulted in a Queens subway, underscoring growing concerns over violence against the elderly in public spaces.

Shouting madman stabs NYC subway rider who was watching Netflix hours after teen slashed in separate transit attack: cops

A subway attack on a man watching Netflix led him to feel fearful about riding the subway again.

74-year-old woman slugged in face in unprovoked attack on NYC subway: cops

A 74-year-old woman was randomly assaulted in a Queens subway, underscoring growing concerns over violence against the elderly in public spaces.
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#social-media-influence

Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Social media fame drives dangerous subway surfing, leading to tragic injuries and fatalities among youth. A public safety campaign aims to counter this trend.

Can We Design Our Way Out of the Subway-Surfing Crisis?

The rising trend of subway surfing poses critical dangers, particularly for children and teens.

Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Social media fame drives dangerous subway surfing, leading to tragic injuries and fatalities among youth. A public safety campaign aims to counter this trend.

Can We Design Our Way Out of the Subway-Surfing Crisis?

The rising trend of subway surfing poses critical dangers, particularly for children and teens.
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Six jurors picked for Daniel Penny trial - including two who've been harassed on subway

The jury selected for Daniel Penny's trial has personal experiences of harassment on the subway, reflecting the broader safety concerns in public transportation.
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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.

Accused lunatic who stabbed man for bumping into him at NYC subway station is freed without bail

Stabbing incident in subway highlights public safety concerns and bail system controversies.

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

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.

Accused lunatic who stabbed man for bumping into him at NYC subway station is freed without bail

Stabbing incident in subway highlights public safety concerns and bail system controversies.

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
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11-year-old becomes youngest fatality in train surfing in Monday's G train incident

An 11-year-old boy died train surfing, highlighting a dangerous trend among youth and the MTA's efforts to combat it.

11-year-old boy dies after falling off subway station in Brooklyn, police say

An 11-year-old boy died from a fall at a subway station, likely linked to subway surfing, sparking safety concerns.

Person Struck By R Train in Sunset Park, One of Three on Wednesday

Safety precautions should always be taken near subway tracks.

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

NYPD officials defended for criticizing journalist
Mayor Adams supports police officers' right to express opinions

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.

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

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
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