Transportation Secretary rides NYC subway, calls conditions unsafe as federal funding hangs in the balance
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined Mayor Eric Adams for a ride on the New York City Subway, calling the system unsafe and comparing it to a homeless shelter, saying the federal government won’t approve more funding until it's cleaned up.
MTA unveils first fully redesigned subway map in nearly 50 years
The MTA has rolled out a brand-new, fully redesigned New York City subway map—the first since 1979. The modernized map is brighter, bolder, and more accessible, with updates aimed at improving navigation for all riders.
Transportation Sec. calls NYC subway a 's---hole': How New Yorkers responded
Transportation Secretary Duffy ratcheted up his criticism of the NYC subway system, calling it a "s***hole" and accusing NY Gov. Kathy Hochul of failing to ensure rider safety.
72-year-old woman kicked down the stairs inside NYC subway station
The woman was walking down the staircase when she was kicked from behind, causing her to fall down, police said.
Woman slashed with box cutter inside NYC subway station
According to police, the woman was approached by a person who slashed her across the left cheek and right eyebrow with a box cutter.
Midtown miracle: Baby girl born on NYC subway with help from passengers
The MTA said a 25-year-old woman went into labor while she was on an uptown W train at the 34th Street-Herald Square stop around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MTA installs turnstile metal shields at NYC subway station to combat fare evasion
Just weeks after installing so-called "subway spikes" on certain turnstiles at one New York City station, the MTA is trying another new feature in an attempt to deter fare beaters.
Why are NYC teens still subway surfing? Safety solutions under scrutiny
New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing" through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough.
Woman punched in head in Upper West Side hate crime attack: NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of making anti-Asian statements and punching a woman aboard a subway train on the Upper East Side last month.
Third teen arrested for allegedly stealing NYC subway train for joyride: NYPD
A third teen suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing an empty "R" train in Brooklyn in December and taking it for a joyride with a group of people.
Man stabbed on M train near Rockefeller Center
A man was stabbed repeatedly on an M subway train near Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, and a person of interest is now in custody, police said.
NYC subway train stolen for joyride; 6 suspects on the loose
The NYPD is searching for the six suspects who are accused of stealing a subway train in Queens and taking it for a joyride.
NYC neighborhoods losing cops to overnight subway patrol plan
In her state of the state address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised the NYPD would patrol every single subway train overnight, but this means that hundreds of police officers have been reassigned and taken away from their local precincts.
Man stabbed repeatedly on NYC subway train
The suspect stabbed the man repeatedly before fleeing, the NYPD said.
Teen injured while subway surfing in the Bronx
According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.
Gov. Hochul launches overnight subway patrol initiative
Beginning Monday night, NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.
NY plan to add more cops to NYC subway has $154M price tag
The state has helped to fund the NYPD’s overtime in the past and although Hochul said this was funding that would be worked out with the legislature during budget negotiations, her staff had to later clarify that the city and state will actually be splitting the cost.
MTA installs turnstile 'spikes' at NYC subway station
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
Every NYC subway station will have uniformed cops overnight: Hochul plan
Every subway station in New York City will have a uniformed officer onboard subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in Tuesday's State of the State.
NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?
Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.