In the middle of a wave of High profile crime storiesNew York City subway riders have expressed concerns about their safety, suggesting that violence on train cars has become a looming issue in New York.
“You never know what could actually happen in these subway systems,” said Heasley, who was born and raised in Brooklyn. Fox News Digital.
He added that while crimes on the subway primarily occurred late at night, they now “can happen at any hour.”
New York City subway riders expressed concern about crime on train cars and platforms when asked about safety by Fox News Digital. (Fox News Digital)
Heasley suggested that the influx of people into New York City, as well as progressive crime policies, were primarily responsible for subway crime. Specifically called New York Governor Kathy Hochul For their failure to address issues related to prison and bail reforms.
“We never feel safe on the subway at all,” one female subway rider told Fox News Digital.
Citing homelessness issues and the recent incident where a Guatemalan immigrant was arrested in connection with the death of a woman Who started the fireThe subway rider said that people now have a lot of fear when riding mass transit.
Another passenger told Fox News Digital that she no longer believes the subway is a “positive” experience, and said the recent violence is discouraging her from getting an education in the city.
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An illegal immigrant allegedly set a woman on fire in a New York City subway. (Obtained by New York Post)
Many subway riders gave similar responses when asked about the subway, with one young woman telling Fox News Digital that passengers riding the lines to Queens and the Bronx are “scared to go home.”
However, some said their safety is not a major concern when riding in and around Manhattan.
Nigel, a Queens man who has been using New York City's mass transit for more than 20 years, said he still loves the subway — but acknowledged it needs more development to improve cleanliness and reduce the presence of homeless people.
He also recommended subway passengers to remain vigilant about their surroundings.
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An MTA sign is shown attached to a New York City subway car. (Luis C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
“I feel like it's safe,” he said. “All you have to do is monitor yourself. When you go to the subway and stand up, don't hold your phone in your hands. Look around you.”
MTA President Janno Lieber told Bloomberg News earlier this week that the idea of the crime had arisen “It got into people's heads” But he claimed the trains were safe.
Felony assaults increased slightly on the transit system in 2024, and subway homicides doubled to 10 last year compared to five that occurred in 2023. Overall, subway crimes are down 5.4%, according to the NYPD.
Curtis Sliwa, founder of Guardian Angels, criticized New York politicians for their double standards regarding violence During “Fox & Friends” Describing their response to the rise in crime as a “slap in the face” to residents across the Empire State.
“They gave everyone who went on the subway a bulletproof vest and they gave them an individual police officer like Eric Adams,” Sliwa told Brian Kilmeade on Monday. “The mayor has 12 armed police. Like Kathy Hochul has 12 government monitors. These politicians are delusional. They will tell you: 'This is your perception of crime.' This perception!” What a slap in the face to everyone who has to take the subway and pay their taxes.”
