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MTA worker slashed in Queens
An MTA worker was slashed in Jamaica, Queens, the NYPD said.
QUEENS - An MTA worker was slashed on Wednesday morning inside a NYC subway station in Jamaica, Queens, the NYPD said.
The attack happened just before 4 a.m. aboard a stationary F train that was stopped at the 179th Street station.
MTA reports drop in NYC subway crime, but rider safety concerns persist
Statistics from the NYPD showed a 15 percent drop in major crime this June, compared to the same period in 2023, along with an 8 percent drop in major crimes so far this year compared to last year.
According to police, the victim – a 54-year-old man – was in MTA uniform when a verbal dispute broke out. That's when the suspect allegedly slashed the man in both hands.
The worker was taken to Queens Hospital in a stable condition. The suspect fled on foot, police said.
MTA reports drop in subway crime
During an MTA Safety Committee meeting on Monday, officials highlighted a significant decrease in major crimes in the New York City subway system, according to the latest stats released by the NYPD.
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MTA: Subway crime down from 2023
Major crime in the New York City subway system is down compared to one year ago, according to NYPD stats released on Monday. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the full story.
The statistics revealed a 15% drop in major crime this past June, compared to the same period last year.
In June 2023, there were 203 major crimes committed, while this June saw only 172.
"What's even more remarkable is that the robberies recorded in 2024 is the lowest in recorded NYPD history, going back to pre-merger, which is the mid-90s," said NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper.
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Crime in the City full episode: July 26, 2024
A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including an explosive device found in Manhattan, a woman randomly attacked in Queens and a stabbing spree that left four dead, including children, in Brooklyn.
Year-to-date figures from January 1 through the third week of July also show an 8% drop in major crimes compared to the same period last year, with a notable 23% decrease in robberies.
MTA Board Member Norman Brown lauded the latest crime numbers, especially compared to the daily ridership of the subway system.
"It seems like it's, like, the safest place in New York," Brown said.