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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man wanted for upskirting woman on Midtown subway escalator, police say | amNewYork

A man allegedly placed an electronic device under a woman's skirt at Lexington Avenue53rd Street station on Oct. 23; police released images and seek tips.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Mayor Adams hails subway safety gains before attacking reporter over sick' coverage of ex-City Hall official's tell-all book | amNewYork

PATH outreach contacted over 20,100 people, connected nearly 1,900 to shelters, removed about 2,100 from transit, and provided shelter, meals, medical care and housing referrals.
#subway-surfing
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
New York City

More kids are dying in New York from 'subway surfing' here's how the social media trend turned into a tragic issue | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
New York City

More kids are dying in New York from 'subway surfing' here's how the social media trend turned into a tragic issue | Fortune

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#mental-health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Public health

'Treated and Streeted': How The City's Safety Net Fails Homeless People in the Subway - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's $30 billion safety net is fragmented and fails to reliably move subway-dwelling psychiatric-crisis homeless individuals into appropriate hospital care.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

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.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Public health

'Treated and Streeted': How The City's Safety Net Fails Homeless People in the Subway - Streetsblog New York City

US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

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.
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#assault
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC transit crime spirals downward, even as major felonies remain an issue for law enforcement

NYC transit crime decreased year to date in July, despite a spike in felony crimes in May.
#mta
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
New York City

Dozens of subway stations now have subway platform barriers, the MTA says, with more on the way

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

MTA worker recovering from brain surgery 'viciously' assaulted by fare evaders at NYC subway station: cops

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
New York City

Dozens of subway stations now have subway platform barriers, the MTA says, with more on the way

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

MTA worker recovering from brain surgery 'viciously' assaulted by fare evaders at NYC subway station: cops

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NYC politics
fromHell Gate
6 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

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

Subway assaults are rising sharply, sparking fears related to increased congestion pricing and overcrowding.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

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 politics
fromPlanetizen
5 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
6 months ago

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.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Flood gates: NYC pols, transit gurus call for flood mitigation after Monday's subway floodbath

Flooding in subway stations is due to an inadequate sewer system unable to handle rainfall exceeding 1.5 inches.
Legislation has been proposed to enhance public transportation resilience funding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Dem Throws Down with Trump's Transportation Secretary Over NYC Subway Safety: Don't Call Me a Liar!'

Nadler accused Duffy of mischaracterizing the state of the New York subway system, stating that major crime, including assaults, is down 3% since last year.
NYC politics
#crime
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Sicko who forced man into lewd act on NYC subway seen in sinister finger-sniffing video as he remains on the loose

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromUS News & World Report
6 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Sicko who forced man into lewd act on NYC subway seen in sinister finger-sniffing video as he remains on the loose

fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

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

NYC politics
fromUS News & World Report
6 months ago

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.
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US politics
fromAlternet.org
3 months ago

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

New York City's subway safety and congestion pricing policies are under severe criticism from Secretary Duffy.
#fare-evasion
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

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

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#brooklyn
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Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

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

The TTC is postponing a pilot project for platform edge doors, now planned for consideration in the 2026 budget due to high costs.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The risk is the lure': subway surfing in New York City continues to claim young lives

Subway surfing, a perilous trend among youth in NYC,is leading to fatalities and increased arrests, necessitating urgent safety interventions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC teen critically wounded after subway surfing and young woman fatally struck by train in separate transit horrors: cops

Subway surfing and unsafe behavior in NYC transit can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

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

The city launches a campaign to deter subway train surfing, featuring comics to showcase its dangers and impacts on communities.
fromGothamist
4 months ago

NY governor teams up with MTA, schools and BMX star to combat subway surfing

Comics depicting the harrowing consequences of subway surfing will soon appear on digital screens across the subway system, including inside some train cars.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromFast Company
5 months ago

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
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

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

Subway crime in NYC shows an overall downward trend despite recent spikes.
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