Zohran Mamdani will take the oath of office as NYC mayor at the former City Hall subway station.
Mamdani to Be Sworn In at Abandoned Subway Station On New Year’s Day, just after midnight, mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani will take his oath of office at a deserted subway station beneath City Hall Park, as announced by his transition team on Monday. New York State Attorney General Letitia James, a prominent supporter of the young […]
New subway gates criticized as ‘easy to overcome’ after a man with a cane evades fare.
MTA’s New Subway Turnstiles Under Fire It seems the new gates aren’t quite deterring fare violators as intended. Reports indicate that problems persist. The MTA’s latest subway turnstiles are facing strong criticism for being, well, “easy to breach.” On Monday, an elderly man with a cane was seen effortlessly bypassing the fare at a station […]
Jews assaulted on NYC subway, police looking into it as a hate crime.
Subway Assault on Jewish Men in Brooklyn This week, a troubling incident unfolded in Brooklyn when a couple of attackers were captured on video making threats against a group of young Jewish men on the subway. One of the assailants even grabbed one of the victims by the chest. The group, comprising eight teenagers and […]
Man punches NYC teacher in the face for sitting on subway while manspreading
A man, displaying what some might call “manspreading,” assaulted a 27-year-old teacher in New York City simply because she sat near him on a subway train in the Bronx. The attack left her with a concussion and a newfound fear of riding the subway. The teacher, who chose to remain anonymous, was on the southbound […]
Subway passengers prepare for changes as MTA alters Queens lines
Frustration is mounting among subway riders following the MTA’s announcement about the replacement of the M and F lines between Manhattan and Queens, a change impacting around 1.2 million daily passengers. This alteration begins on Monday, running weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will affect eight stations, according to the MTA. Many commuters […]
Two NYC correction officers assaulted in four hours at the same Rikers jail – one by a suspect charged with a violent subway attack, according to the union
Brutal Attacks on Correctional Officers at Rikers Island On Wednesday, two correctional officers were violently attacked over a period of four hours at Rikers Island, with one officer being slashed by a weapon known as the Subway knife, according to union representatives. The officer, who has been on the job for 11 years, was attacked […]
Wearing a Batman costume encourages subway riders to behave like everyday heroes, study finds.
A fascinating study conducted in Italy has revealed that commuters dressing up as Batman can actually inspire more kindness among subway passengers. The findings might just raise an eyebrow or two, even for the Joker. Researchers in Milan wanted to see if a dramatic scenario—like someone dressed as this iconic superhero—would lead to more helpful […]
Subway passengers in NYC share a generous Thanksgiving feast with fellow riders on the L train
Thanksgiving on the L Train On Wednesday, passengers aboard the Brooklyn-bound L train got an unexpected surprise as they prepared for a Thanksgiving feast, inviting other travelers to join in on this unique New York tradition. A collective of generous New Yorkers transformed a section of the subway into a “Friendsgiving” event, serving food and […]
Man attempting to steal slashes woman with razor on subway in ongoing transit disorder
Recent Subway Violence in NYC Just a week after an incident involving a woman in a pink coat who strangled a teenage girl on a Brooklyn train, authorities reported another violent episode in the Bronx. This time, a would-be chain thief used a razor to slash a victim during the hectic Tuesday evening commute. According […]
Owner leaves chicken behind on Queens subway, causing a mess on the train
This situation is just a real downer. Last week, a commuter made a rather cruel decision by leaving a chicken behind on a train in Queens. This unfortunate act resulted in the MTA pulling the train from service and led to animal control having to euthanize the poor creature. The little white chicken was discovered […]