Subway fare gates in NYC can be easily evaded, as shown in viral videos of their malfunctions
New York City’s Subway Ticket Gates Mocked Online New subway ticket gates in New York City are facing criticism after a video showed people easily slipping past the barriers. What began as a one-off incident has turned into a viral trend, with some social media users dubbing it the “Fare Evasion Olympics.” Various clips showcasing […]
Man, 35, pushed onto NYC train tracks by stranger in second random subway incident of 2026, police say
Over the weekend, an unexpected act of violence took place in Brooklyn when a stranger pushed a 35-year-old man onto the subway tracks, marking the second incident of this kind in the subway this year, according to police and other sources. This unfortunate event occurred around 4:55 a.m. Sunday at the southbound R train platform […]
Governor Hochul discreetly puts aside the downtown 2nd Ave. subway project to prioritize a route through Harlem.
Governor Hochul Advances Second Avenue Subway Plans Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing forward with her long-awaited Second Avenue subway project, but this move has raised concerns about the timeline for completing other lines. She recently unveiled plans to extend the subway along 125th Street, adding new Q stations at Lenox Avenue, St. Nicholas Avenue, and […]
Hochul’s eye-catching Second Ave. Subway proposal uses the MTA to draw attention.
New York Subway Issues Continue Amid Political Maneuvering The state of New York’s subway system could be vastly improved if not for the governors prioritizing headlines over substantial governance. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently proposed Second Avenue project exemplifies this trend. On Tuesday, Hochul indicated that officials should abandon a century-old plan to extend the Q […]
Hochul increases subway safety funding by $77 million, supporting a plan to address NYC ‘super speeders’
Governor Hochul Announces Subway Safety Fund Increase ALBANY — During her State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a $77 million boost to the subway safety fund. This increase supports a strategy to sanction “superspeeders” while also incentivizing transit advocates to tackle driver behavior. Hochul expressed her backing for a pilot initiative aimed […]
Individual who violently killed a cherished security guard at a subway station in NYC deemed unfit for trial due to mental health issues
A man accused of fatally attacking a well-liked security guard at a subway station in Brooklyn has been deemed mentally unfit to face trial, as heard in court on Friday. David Mazariegos, 25, underwent a mental health evaluation and was subsequently admitted to a psychiatric facility following the alleged brutal murder of 64-year-old Nicola Tanzi […]
Police Charge Medical Student for Allegedly Pushing 17-Year-Old’s Grandfather into Moving Subway Train
Medical Student Charged After Subway Incident A 29-year-old medical student is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly pushing a 73-year-old man onto a moving subway train in the Bronx on January 1st. Anton Aleshin has also been charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment related to the incident, which took place at approximately […]
Subway fares in NYC rise to $3 per ride, and riders are displeased
It’s more than just a fare hike. The MTA implemented its latest fare increases on Sunday, leaving some riders frustrated by even a 10-cent rise in their costs. Now, every subway ride will set commuters back $3, up from $2.90 in the previous year. “I know this will add up,” said Mayan Crampton, 23, who […]
Person charged with pushing 72-year-old into NYC subway is a Russian doctor, according to sources
A man has been arrested after an unprovoked attack on a 72-year-old man in the Bronx on New Year’s Day. This assailant, identified as Anton Aleshin, 29, is reportedly a well-known doctor from Russia practicing in Brooklyn, according to law enforcement sources. Authorities suggest that Aleshin may have been under the influence when he violently […]
The subway lines in NYC with the most delays for 2025 have been announced: Is your train among them?
The B train, widely regarded as the slowest subway line in New York City for the second consecutive year, has been analyzed once again. Delays hit about 26%, according to new data. Interestingly, this year’s performance represents a slight improvement for the struggling B-line, which had not-so-great stats last year at a lateness rate of […]