%20PKG%20Subway%20Safety%20Reax%20FIX "City’s Public Transportation Workers’ Concerns Over National Guard Deployment in Subway and MTA’s Crime Solutions Criticized")
The city’s public transportation workers questioned the deployment of the National Guard in the subway, as well as the MTA, which they accuse of failing to implement practical solutions to reduce crime in the system. TWU Local 100 alleges that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to order the National Guard is a tacit acknowledgment of the … Read more
The Israeli Defense Forces confirm that a man from New York City died after being kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. Itay Chen, who had lived in Israel since he was nine, had dual nationality. He joined the Israeli army and was deployed to the Gaza border. Authorities initially declared Chen “missing in action.” His … Read more
A man was fatally shot in Brooklyn this morning. The incident occurred around 1:00 am at 673 Sterling Place, in the Crown Heights area. Upon arrival, police found a 40-year-old man with at least four gunshot wounds to his body. Some bullet casings were found in the basement of the location. The victim was taken … Read more
A good Samaritan was injured in an incident at the Pelham Parkway station in the Bronx early Thursday morning, just hours after Governor Hochul’s plan to send members of the National Guard to provide security on the subway began. Police say the victim, a 53-year-old man, tried to help a woman who was being harassed … Read more
Every day, Times Square is filled with thousands of tourists. The vast majority have heard about the crimes and acts of violence that have dominated the news in recent weeks, creating a perception of insecurity among many. But a survey conducted by the Times Square Alliance shows that 83% of the more than 1,500 respondents … Read more
A 17-year-old boy who was shot in the neck on Thursday afternoon and was in critical condition has died, according to police reports. The incident happened after four in the afternoon in front of 762 Cauldwell Ave. The injured man was taken to Lincoln Hospital in serious condition where he died late at night. So … Read more
Governor Hochul is organizing a press conference tomorrow in which she will announce her plan to strengthen metro security. This comes after a violent weekend on the transportation system. She says she met with Mayor Adams, the MTA and the NYPD and offered state resources. This comes after a series of high-profile attacks in the … Read more
For many residents who live near 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, being able to use this open space has been very helpful. “I feel good that the space is open because it is good for everyone,” says Luis Jiménez, a Jackson Heights resident. “This way the children are distributed better, some stay playing here, they … Read more
Police are searching for two men and a woman in connection with the fatal attack of a 45-year-old man on a D train at the East 182nd Street and Grand Concourse station early Friday morning. A fact that worries subway users like Zoila Chacha, who uses the D train every day to go to work. … Read more
A 32-year-old woman is stabbed in the abdomen in the Jackson Heights area of Queens. DeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDelete The incident occurred at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and 90th Street just before midnight. The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition. Police are searching for a suspect who was wearing a hoodie and gray pants. … Read more