What to know
- Public safety is the focus of a joint hearing hosted by the New York City Council, where senior New York City Police and MTA officials are expected to testify on Monday.
- The 11 o’clock hearing comes hours after the latest reported act of violence within the public transit system.
- Police said a 64-year-old man received a cut in the face after an argument at a Manhattan subway station overnight.
NEW YORK – Public safety is the focus of a joint hearing hosted by the New York City Council, where senior New York City Police and MTA officials are expected to testify on Monday.
The 11 o’clock hearing comes hours after the latest reported act of violence within the public transit system. Police said a 64-year-old man received a cut in the face after an argument at a Manhattan subway station overnight.
A younger man who police estimate was in his 30s pulled out what appeared to be a box cutter and slashed the victim on the tip of the nose, authorities said. The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the 4 train at the Bowling Green station in lower Manhattan. No arrests were made.
Police are now looking for the offender last seen wearing a green jacket and brown trousers as he left Bowling Green station.
MTA Chairman Richard Davey and NYPD Acting Chief of Transit Michael Kemper will speak before the council on safety concerns, including “recent political and infrastructure efforts.” Both officials will testify before members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Public Safety Committee.
