Mayor Adams to reinstate bag checks in NYC subway after string of assaults
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that the NYPD would resume random bag checks among some commuters in order to tamp down on violent crime in the city's subway.
MTA conductor struck in head with glass bottle at Bronx station
A conductor on an NYC subway train was struck in the head with a glass bottle, the second unprovoked attack in just two weeks on an MTA worker.
Subway musician attacker arrested again, this time for theft
The woman charged with attacking a subway musician with a bottle was arrested again after being released without bail, police said.
NYC struggling to tackle rising subway crime, homelessness
A series of high-profile crimes and an increase in homelessness has sharpened focus on New York City's subway system.
NJ commuters caught in Catch-22: Facing transit rate hikes amid congestion pricing
NJ commuters can't catch a break between congestion pricing and the new proposed transit hike, many say they just want better service.
Unprovoked NYC subway attack: Victim hit in head with metal object in Queens
The attacker approached the victim from behind and hit him in the head with a metal object, police said.
64-year-old man kicked onto NYC subway tracks in Penn Station attack; NYPD blames repeat offenders
After a pair of incidents this past weekend near Penn Station, more questions are being asked about safety on the New York City subway system and what's behind a recent rise in crime.
NYC's congestion pricing plan: MTA holds final 2 public hearings
Commuters have two final opportunities to speak their minds about the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan at two hearings on Monday.
Man struck, killed by MTA bus after tripping, falling onto East Village street
A man was hit by an MTA bus after tripping and falling into the street on Friday in the East Village.
Pro-Palestinian protestors block NYPD vehicle amid bomb threat response
The NYPD says the call was about a grenade found inside an Uber just after 4 p.m., but the response was delayed by the protesters blocking the police.
DOB finds 17 illegally converted rooms inside Bronx home after fatal fire
The fire had spread through much of the first and second floors of the home where they found one person dead and 17 single-room units.
Subway musician attacker, released without bail: Victim says he's 'moving forward positively with music'
Initially, the cellist said he would retire from performing in subway stations, but has since changed his tune.
Man stabbed on NYC subway train in Bronx
A man in his 60s was reportedly stabbed in the stomach aboard a 4 train in the Bronx on Friday.
NYC firefighters say they will be unfairly penalized by congestion pricing
FDNY firefighters say that congestion pricing would be a unfair financial hardship, given how many firefighters are asked to drive their personal vehicles in the city during their shifts.
FDNY battle 4-alarm fire at deli in Harlem
The FDNY confirmed that e-bikes were found on the scene, however, the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Man follows woman off subway, punches, attempts to rape her in Queens: NYPD
Police are on the hunt for a man who is accused of punching and attempting to rape a woman as she left a subway station in Queens last weekend.
NYC subway conductor stabbed in neck sticking head out of A train cabin: 'Enough is enough'
An MTA conductor, identified as Alton Scott, on a southbound A train at a subway station in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn was slashed in the neck when he stuck his head out of the cabin window, the NYPD said.
Subway musician attack: Police arrest woman accused in random NYC assault
Iain Forrest was playing his electric cello at the 34th Street Herald Square Station in NYC when he was randomly attacked. Police arrested Amira Hunter and charged her with assault.
Hochul calls on Google, Yelp to help root out illegal weed shops
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on “social media and big tech companies" to take action and end what she’s calling the online promotion of illicit cannabis storefronts.
Brooklyn multi-vehicle crash leaves at least 15 injured
At least 15 people were injured after an alleged intoxicated driver caused a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn Tuesday evening.