Lawlessness continues to plague NYC trains as off-duty NYPD officers arrest a slashing suspect, adding to a string of violent incidents including a subway conductor being slashed, a jilted lover pushing his ex-girlfriend in front of a car, and a belligerent shot in the head with his own gun. Marine vet Daniel Penny faces a manslaughter case for placing a man in a fatal chokehold, sparking concerns about the chilling effect on good Samaritans. The surge in subway crime has prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy National Guard troops and state police, but experts warn that the case against Penny is dissuading others from intervening, while calling for a long-term solution to address the root causes of subway lawlessness.
New Yorkers express concerns over rising subway crime, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to dispatch the National Guard and state troopers to assist the NYPD in securing subway stations. Recent incidents, including a man hurling flaming cans at people and random shoving attacks, have left commuters feeling unsafe. While some support the increased security measures, others criticize the bag checks and call for hiring more police officers and electing new district attorneys to address the city's crime problems. The city has seen a significant exodus of residents amid the ongoing crime concerns.
The NYPD is intensifying efforts to crack down on subway crime by targeting dangerous fare evaders carrying weapons, with recent operations resulting in the apprehension of individuals with open arrest warrants and various weapons. The increased enforcement comes amid plans to bolster subway security with additional MTA Police officers and National Guard members. Police aim to make the subways safer and deter fare evasion through heightened visibility and strategic actions.
NYPD patrol chief and lawmakers criticize Governor Hochul's decision to deploy National Guard to NYC subways, arguing that the transit system is not a war zone and that the move is unnecessary. Critics claim that the deployment is heavy-handed and could lead to a surge in stop-and-frisk. Some lawmakers and advocacy groups view the plan as a political stunt and a waste of resources, while others see it as a veiled return to the stop-and-frisk era. Governor Hochul defends the plan, stating that straphangers who don't want their bags searched can "go home."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying 750 National Guard members to assist the NYPD in curbing subway crime, part of a five-point plan that includes bag searches, banning offenders from trains, installing cameras, and increasing outreach programs. This comes as NYC Mayor Eric Adams plans to increase police presence in response to a nearly 20% rise in subway crime. Recent incidents include homicides, assaults, and robberies, prompting the state's intervention to address safety concerns in the city's public transportation system.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is deploying nearly 1,000 National Guard members, state police, and MTA officers to conduct bag checks in the city's subway system in response to a recent surge in high-profile crimes. The effort aims to enhance subway safety and combat criminal activity, with Hochul also proposing legislation to empower judges to ban subway criminals from riding the rails. Despite the increase in subway crime, MTA CEO Janno Lieber emphasized that a small number of individuals are responsible for a disproportionate amount of these incidents.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of at least 750 National Guard members and New York State Police troopers into the subway system to address a recent spike in transit crime. This deployment is part of a five-point plan to protect subway riders, following the addition of 1,000 New York City police officers last month. The move aims to address subway crime and protect commuters and transit workers, with a focus on reducing recidivism among offenders.
A 30-year-old woman is in critical condition after being randomly pushed into a moving train at a Manhattan subway station by a man identified as Sabir Jones, who has a history of mental illness and remains at large. The victim hit her head on the departing train and underwent surgery, with a significant portion of her skull removed. This incident highlights the need for improved mental health evaluation and treatment to ensure public safety in the subway system. In a separate incident, a 51-year-old man was stabbed in another unprovoked attack at a Bronx subway station.
The NYPD is searching for a man who slashed three women in two separate incidents on the subway in Manhattan. The first two attacks occurred at an Upper East Side subway station, where a 19-year-old woman and a 48-year-old woman were both cut on their legs. The third attack happened on a downtown 4 train in Lower Manhattan, where a 28-year-old woman was slashed in the leg. The police have released surveillance footage of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
