New York City, Subway

New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow ...
Inside the recent spate of attacks on the New York City subway that have left commuters on edge
Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from ...
Man shoved onto New York subway tracks on New Year’s Eve in critical condition
A man was pushed onto subway tracks in New York City on New Year's Eve as a train approached, but survived his brush with ...
Man shoved onto New York subway tracks and critically injured
Police say a man has been shoved onto New York City subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train and is critically injured.
Riders reminisce as New York retires iconic subway cars
The MTA said that it will soon retire its R46 fleet. Riders say they will miss the iconic train cars with yellow and orange ...
Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a New Jersey address, according to NYPD. Kawam died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while ...
New York police identify the woman a man set on fire on the subway
The New York City Police Department identified the sleeping woman a man set on fire while aboard the subway last week.
Growing safety fears among New York subway riders after wave of attacks
A series of violent attacks on New York's subways, the largest system in the country, has caused increased fears among riders. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.