MTA installs turnstile metal shields at NYC subway station to combat fare evasion
Just weeks after installing so-called "subway spikes" on certain turnstiles at one New York City station, the MTA is trying another new feature in an attempt to deter fare beaters.
Just weeks after installing so-called "subway spikes" on certain turnstiles at one New York City station, the MTA is trying another new feature in an attempt to deter fare beaters.
Why are NYC teens still subway surfing? Safety solutions under scrutiny
New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing" through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough.
New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing" through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough.
Woman punched in head in Upper West Side hate crime attack: NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of making anti-Asian statements and punching a woman aboard a subway train on the Upper East Side last month.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of making anti-Asian statements and punching a woman aboard a subway train on the Upper East Side last month.
Third teen arrested for allegedly stealing NYC subway train for joyride: NYPD
A third teen suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing an empty "R" train in Brooklyn in December and taking it for a joyride with a group of people.
A third teen suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing an empty "R" train in Brooklyn in December and taking it for a joyride with a group of people.
Man stabbed on M train near Rockefeller Center
A man was stabbed repeatedly on an M subway train near Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, and a person of interest is now in custody, police said.
A man was stabbed repeatedly on an M subway train near Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, and a person of interest is now in custody, police said.
NYC subway train stolen for joyride; 6 suspects on the loose
The NYPD is searching for the six suspects who are accused of stealing a subway train in Queens and taking it for a joyride.
The NYPD is searching for the six suspects who are accused of stealing a subway train in Queens and taking it for a joyride.
NYC neighborhoods losing cops to overnight subway patrol plan
In her state of the state address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised the NYPD would patrol every single subway train overnight, but this means that hundreds of police officers have been reassigned and taken away from their local precincts.
In her state of the state address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised the NYPD would patrol every single subway train overnight, but this means that hundreds of police officers have been reassigned and taken away from their local precincts.
Man stabbed repeatedly on NYC subway train
The suspect stabbed the man repeatedly before fleeing, the NYPD said.
The suspect stabbed the man repeatedly before fleeing, the NYPD said.
Teen injured while subway surfing in the Bronx
According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.
According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.
Gov. Hochul launches overnight subway patrol initiative
Beginning Monday night, NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.
Beginning Monday night, NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.
NY plan to add more cops to NYC subway has $154M price tag
The state has helped to fund the NYPD’s overtime in the past and although Hochul said this was funding that would be worked out with the legislature during budget negotiations, her staff had to later clarify that the city and state will actually be splitting the cost.
The state has helped to fund the NYPD’s overtime in the past and although Hochul said this was funding that would be worked out with the legislature during budget negotiations, her staff had to later clarify that the city and state will actually be splitting the cost.
MTA installs turnstile 'spikes' at NYC subway station
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
Every NYC subway station will have uniformed cops overnight: Hochul plan
Every subway station in New York City will have a uniformed officer onboard subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in Tuesday's State of the State.
Every subway station in New York City will have a uniformed officer onboard subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in Tuesday's State of the State.
NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?
Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.
Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.
Here's the story behind the woman set on fire in the NYC subway
A woman set on fire inside a New York City subway has raised questions about how a world traveler and former Merck employee ended up homeless and burned on a train.
A woman set on fire inside a New York City subway has raised questions about how a world traveler and former Merck employee ended up homeless and burned on a train.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway train pleads not guilty
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning.
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning.
Wave of subway violence in NYC leaves residents on edge
People in New York City are on edge after multiple subway stabbings happened this week.
People in New York City are on edge after multiple subway stabbings happened this week.
Who is Kamel Hawkins? Suspect charged in random NYC subway shove
Kamel Hawkins, 23, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree and assault degree in the 2nd degree, the NYPD said.
Kamel Hawkins, 23, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree and assault degree in the 2nd degree, the NYPD said.
Suspect arrested after man pushed in front of NYC subway train: police
The suspect, 23-year-old Kamel Hawkins, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
The suspect, 23-year-old Kamel Hawkins, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Man accused of setting woman on fire in NYC subway faces multiple counts of murder
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says officials are still looking into surveillance footage in order to identify the woman who burned to death.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says officials are still looking into surveillance footage in order to identify the woman who burned to death.