subway safety

The mayor’s measured response diverges from those of other political leaders who expressed shock and outrage over Jordan Neely’s death.

Felony crimes remain high within the subway system, with felonies up more than 30% compared to this time last year. They have dropped about 24% in the last four weeks, according to police data.

MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the crackdown is meant to create a sense of safety on city subways.

The Riders Alliance issued a plan meant to focus the city’s subway safety response on root causes.

In the 20 years since Kendra’s Law took effect, research has shown some positive outcomes. But the law’s strong-arm approach to getting people services in an overtaxed system is no less controversial now than when it was first proposed.

Riders, city officials and advocates for unhoused populations describe how they’re approaching subway safety and dealing with the collective trauma from the Michelle Go tragedy.

Ridership is increasing and there are signs that public safety may not be the only factor preventing people from getting back on board.

If it seems like there are more gruesome incidents involving people getting hit by subway trains, it's not your imagination.

A man was fatally run over by a northbound N train yesterday