Fare evasion drops on New York City subways and buses, MTA says
Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.
N.Y.P.D. Seeks Mischief Makers Who Stole Subway Train for Joyride
It's unclear how they managed to access the cab on the train. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber called the intrusion a "failure" of security that was "not acceptable," and suggested new train car models ...
New York City police are searching for 6 subway train joyriders
New York City police are searching for a group of people they say took a subway train on a joyride. The department released images Wednesday of six individuals who they say commandeered an unoccupied ...
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Country singer Charley Crockett is ‘afraid of getting fenced in’
Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in ...
‘SNL’ takes shot at string of murders, shoving attacks on NYC subways
New York City’s subway-crime epidemic has gotten so ridiculous that it’s officially become fodder for late-night comedians, ...
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NYPD officers begin patrolling subway platforms and trains during overnight hours
NEW YORK-- Security has been stepped up in the New York City underground ... Hochul says the goal is to improve public safety ...
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Mayor Adams discusses police on New York City subway trains, mental health and more in Q&A
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Kathy Hochul's push to increase the number of police officers in the subway is a very big deal for New Yorkers, including Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor joined Eyewitness ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
"I'm not waiting," Hochul said. Users of the nation's largest subway system will start seeing New York City police officers on every overnight train starting Monday as Gov. Kathy Hochul announced ...
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These Stations Have the Most Rats in the New York Subway
In addition to its iconic skyline, historic sites, and world class culture and food, New York City is also famous for rats. Rats are particularly notorious in New York City’s subways, but they ...
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New York subway riders divided on the impact of police presence on trains
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Concerning scenes like this have become normalized for so many subway riders. “I just look at my phone and try to ignore it,” said Ryan, who spoke with PIX11 News while riding in a ...
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4-foot tall steel fences to be installed at 100 subway stations to protect riders
The new platform barriers coming to 100 New York City subway stations will be a low-tech and cheaper alternative to screen door systems, such as the one on the AirTrain to Kennedy Airport and in ...
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Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
NEW YORK -- New York Gov ... The governor also addressed public safety, revealing a subway initiative that the NYPD supports. When Hochul first revealed what she planned to announce in her ...