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Proposed ‘Wall Of Shame’ Could Help Subway Riders Identify Convicted Sex Offenders
On Monday Vallone will introduce a resolution to the City Council that will call for a ‘wall of shame’; pictures of convicted sex offenders would be posted in the stations where attacks have occurred, and in stations near the offenders’ homes.
Subway Heroes Honored For Rescuing Man Seconds Before Train Would Have Hit
Two people were honored Tuesday who had nothing in common except a fateful moment, and a heroic heart.
Must Watch: Straphangers Nearly Nab iPhone Thief In Subway-Station Turnstile
They almost got him. NYPD surveillance video shows that straphangers got extremely close to nabbing an iPhone thief last month.
MTA: Subway Crime Soars; NYPD Releases Stunning Statistics
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is reporting a major surge in New York City subway crime. The agency said pick pockets and other thieves are bumping up the crime rate by more than 20 percent this year compared to last.
Police Looking For Suspects Accused Of Chaining Open Subway Doors For Free Rides
Occupy Wall Street announced on its website that “a team of activists” opened more than 20 stations in Brooklyn and Manhattan by taping MetroCard readers at turnstiles and propping open emergency exits.
MTA Tells Riders To ‘Stay Alert’ In New Public Service Announcement
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting the word out to straphangers to stay alert and keep their cell phones and other electronic devices out of sight when riding the subway.
Ride The Rails For Free With Best Rat Pic
We see them scurrying around the subway on the tracks and sometimes even on the trains. Rats have become almost a New York City icon, but now a new campaign is hoping your rat pics will help rid the subway of the furry creatures once and for all.
Straphangers Not Happy With Expected Weekend Subway Service Disruptions
The MTA is starting the weekend off with overnight service disruptions throughout the system, leaving straphangers traveling at odd hours, stuck.
MTA Planning Major Service Changes In 2012
Starting in 2012, the MTA plans to periodically shut down a subway line through most of Manhattan—and possibly all the way to Brooklyn—to conduct inspections, fix problems and replace equipment.
Subway Slasher Has Bronx Straphangers Keeping Vigilant
Police have plastered train stations along the 4 line with a sketch of the suspect based on the victims’ descriptions.
Subway Riders Contend With Increasing Train Delays
According to the latest MTA figures, straphangers are waiting longer for nearly every single train in the city, with the worst delays being found on the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and N lines.
Info Screens To Help Straphangers Navigate Subway
The MTA plans to eventually install flat-screen monitors throughout the entire subway system that would display service information.
Police: Subway Mugging Suspect Increasingly Violent
Police are stepping up their presence in the subways and handing out flyers, asking for the public’s help, after a string of attacks.
N.J. Transit Riders Told To Expect Delays
There is warning for New Jersey commuters Friday morning.
Investigation: 1-Size Fits All Subway
Riding the rails hasn’t been easy this summer. There’s less service, increased fare and blazing temperatures on the platforms.But that’s nothing compared to what a certain group of straphangers say they’re forced to endure every day.
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