Hochul's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

A new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks on the New York subway is drawing pushback from disability advocates and civil liberties, who say the measure could violate the right to protest anonymously.

Hochul considers banning masks on NYC subways: What to know

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she's considering a ban on face masks in the NYC subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

Man stabbed on subway train in the Bronx: NYPD

A man was stabbed several times on a subway train in the Bronx on Wednesday, police said.

Man slashed on escalators at NYC subway station

A man was slashed while walking up the escalators inside a NYC subway station in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Man punched in face, robbed on NYC subway train

A 57-year-old man was punched in the face and robbed on a NYC subway train at the East Tremont-West Farms station in the Bronx, the NYPD said.

MTA announces 'new direction' with OMNY contractor

OMNY, the contactless fare payment system, was meant to be the wave of the future when the MTA introduced it five years ago, but since then, it's run into major roadblocks in NYC.

Vampire Weekend MetroCards drop at these NYC subway stations

MetroCards featuring the rock band Vampire Weekend were dropped on Monday at midnight by the MTA at two NYC subway stations.

Subway surfing boy, 14, falls off NYC train

A 14-year-old boy was injured after he reportedly fell off a NYC train while subway surfing in Corona, Queens, the NYPD said.

Man stabbed in neck, back inside NYC subway station

The NYC stabbing happened inside the Delancy Street J train subway station on the Lower East Side, the NYPD said.

Ice Spice MetroCards spark frenzy at NYC subway stations

Ice Spice MetroCards were dropped by the MTA at four NYC subway stations in the Bronx and Manhattan.

22-year-old woman slashed on NYC subway train in Queens

A 22-year-old woman was slashed by a man on a NYC subway train in Long Island City, Queens, the NYPD said.

Man punched repeatedly, nearly robbed on NYC subway train

A 61-year-old man was punched repeatedly onboard a NYC subway train after another man tried to steal his cellphone in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD said.

Woman punched repeatedly in face on NYC subway train

A 55-year-old woman was punched in the face repeatedly by another woman on a NYC train at the Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard subway station in Long Island City, the NYPD said.

66 year-old punched in head inside NYC subway station

A 66-year-old woman was punched in the head inside the Van Siclen Avenue subway station in East New York, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Man punched, kicked, struck with pliers during NYC subway robbery

A 20-year-old was punched, kicked and struck with a pair of pliers during a NYC subway robbery in Jamaica, Queens, the NYPD said.