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A video posted online shows smoke filling the car as passengers try to flee.

The renewed public outrage over pedestrian safety came after two men were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on the thoroughfare near 52nd Street earlier this month.

While overall delays were down in the 2024-25 school year, delays exceeding an hour are on the rise.

Subway crime has trended down for several years, but several high-profile violent attacks in recent months have rattled commuters.

70% of Democrats and 74% of Republicans polled said they want police on trains overnight.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said two new initiatives are aimed at making people feel safe.

Some have warned that New Yorkers may be more hesitant to act, out of fear that they’ll end up in court. Others worry Penny’s acquittal will embolden people to take matters into their own hands.

The deployment will include 300 officers deployed on every overnight train and an additional 750 on stations and platforms, the governor said.

Sebastian Zapeta faces up to life in prison without parole if convicted of the most serious charge.

According to NYPD statistics, most types of crime are down in the city.