Subway crime on the rise, despite increase in arrests: NYPD

Subway crimes have jumped nearly 23% this year, despite a rise in arrests. Law enforcement experts point the finger at laws that allow suspects back out on the streets before long.

Queens subway attack: Man struck repeatedly in head with metal pipe

A man was struck in the head several times with a metal pipe by another man in the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City, the NYPD said.

Bronx subway shooting: NYPD identifies 15-year-old suspect in deadly shootout

The NYPD released a picture of 15-year-old Maurice Stewart, a teen suspect they said was involved in last week's deadly subway shooting in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.

Bronx subway shooting: 16-year-old suspect charged with murder

A teenager has been charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder in connection to a subway station shooting in the Bronx that left one person dead and five others injured.

Subway musician says he's done performing after bottle attack: 'I don't think I can do this anymore'

Iain Forrest, a musician who plays the cello in the New York City subway, says he doesn't think he wants to perform anymore after a woman hit him with his water bottle in an unprovoked attack.

Crime in the City full episode: The Subways
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On this week's special Crime in the City, we look beneath the bustle of NYC, where another world waits. Once a marvel of urban engineering, New Yorkers all too often find themselves grappling with crime underground. From petty thefts to violent assaults and worse, the headlines tell a story that leaves riders wondering: Is the subway safe?

MTA installs platform barriers at 191st subway station

Platform barriers have been installed by the MTA at the No. 1 subway station located at 191st Street this weekend, marking the initiation of a pilot program.

Times Square subway station gets kaleidoscopic art makeover by artist Nick Cave

The MTA and artist Nick Cave have transformed the Times Square-42nd Street subway station with kaleidoscopic glass mosaics as part of an effort to redefine NYC's daily commute.

MTA 2023 transit report: Busiest borough, subway stop, bathrooms revealed

Since the reopening of restrooms, after having to close more than a hundred during the pandemic---it's clear that New Yorkers are using them--a lot.

NYC subway crime: Felony assaults increase despite overall reduction

New numbers from the MTA show that overall crime in New York City's subway system is down, but felony assaults have increased.