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crime1 month ago•32 min saved

MTA Flagger Moet McCullum Killed by D Train in Bronx; Family Demands Truth

Moet McCullum, a 41-year-old MTA construction flagger, was struck and killed by a southbound D train near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station in the Bronx just after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. McCullum, who had worked for the MTA for only 11 months, was setting up flagging lights on the tracks between 167th and 161st Streets. She was transported to Lincoln Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 12:42 a.m. The incident has triggered investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the MTA, with union leaders citing inherent dangers in flagging work. McCullum’s family is demanding a full investigation into why the train operator proceeded at speed despite warnings of track work.

via News12 | Bronx|

#bronx #crime #moet-mccullum

local-news1 month ago

MTA flagger Moet McCullum killed by D train in Bronx, reigniting safety concerns

Moet McCullum, a 41-year-old MTA construction flagger with only 11 months of experience, was fatally struck by a southbound D train near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station in the Bronx on September 4, 2026. The incident has triggered a 24-hour suspension of flagging duties for retraining and a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. This is the second fatal flagger incident in three years involving a worker with less than a year of tenure, prompting renewed scrutiny of MTA safety protocols and union-led calls for improved protections.

via Gothamist|

#bronx #labor-unions #local-news

crime-and-safety1 month ago•30 min saved

MTA flagger Moet McCullum killed by D train in Bronx

Moet McCullum, a 41-year-old MTA construction flagger, was struck and killed by a southbound D train near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station in the Bronx late Thursday night. The incident, which occurred just after 11:30 p.m., is the second fatal flagger accident in three years, prompting immediate safety retraining and a National Transportation Safety Board investigation.

via News12 | Bronx|

#bronx #crime-and-safety #fatal-accident

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Addressing Subway Safety: Tech, Crime Stats, and Perception in NYC"

Recent violent incidents in the New York City subway have prompted officials to implement measures such as deploying National Guard soldiers and adding police officers to improve safety. Despite overall crime reduction, Mayor Adams is piloting crime-fighting tech like gun detectors and autonomous security robots, but the author suggests that platform screen doors would be a more effective safety measure to prevent incidents such as pushing and suicides on the tracks. However, the installation of such doors presents challenges including cost and feasibility, with the closest alternative being metal screens in one Manhattan station.

via The Markup|

#crime-fighting-tech #gun-detectors #new-york-city-subway

technology-and-public-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"NYPD and Mayor Adams Launch High-Tech Gun Detection Pilot in NYC Subways"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban announced plans to pilot new technology to detect firearms in the subway system, following a 90-day waiting period as required by law. The city will also hire more clinicians to support the expansion of the SCOUT program, aimed at helping individuals with untreated severe mental illness in the subways. The NYPD has seized a significant number of weapons in the transit system, prompting increased efforts to enhance safety, including deploying more police officers and cracking down on fare evasion. The SCOUT pilot program, launched in 2023, has already moved 90 individuals out of the subway system and into care, with plans to scale the program with a $20 million investment from the state.

via nyc.gov|

#mental-health #new-york-city #nypd

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"NYC Launches Pilot Program for Subway Gun Scanners in Response to Rising Crime"

Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a pilot program to deploy freestanding scanners in the NYC subway system to detect guns, using Evolv Technology's weapons detection system at the Fulton Street Subway Station. This initiative follows recent concerns about subway safety and a shooting incident. The program aims to assess the impact on commuter flow and enhance security measures in response to rising gun-related incidents in the subway system.

via WABC-TV|

#evolv-technology #gun-detection #mayor-eric-adams

politics-and-public-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mayor Eric Adams Confronts Tragic Violence in NYPD Officer's Killing"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams grapples with the aftermath of two shocking acts of violence—a police officer's killing and a fatal subway push—highlighting the ongoing challenges in improving public safety despite his efforts to emphasize decreasing crime and increasing employment. The incidents have raised concerns about gun violence and subway safety, prompting increased police patrols and the deployment of National Guard and State Police into the transit system. Adams, a former police officer, condemned the "senseless acts of violence" and emphasized the need to confront the perpetrators for the safety of the city.

via The New York Times|

#eric-adams #gun-violence #new-york-city

safety-concerns-in-new-york-city-subways2 years ago•2 min saved

"Assessing New York's Subway Safety Amid Recent Shootings"

Following a recent subway shooting in Brooklyn, New Yorkers are divided on the issue of subway safety, with some expressing heightened fear and others maintaining confidence in the city's security. Despite the deployment of the National Guard and State Police to increase security, the incident has underscored the limitations of law enforcement in improving safety underground. The shooting has prompted some residents to consider leaving the city, while others believe New York remains one of the safest cities in the world. The incident has sparked a debate about the safety of the subway system, with diverging opinions among New Yorkers and a muddled picture presented by recent subway crime data.

via The New York Times|

#crime #law-enforcement #national-guard

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC Subway Bag Checkpoints: National Guard Prohibited from Carrying Long Guns"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has banned the use of long guns by National Guard troops deployed to conduct bag checks at subway stations in response to rising crime rates. The deployment of 750 troops armed with military-grade rifles had sparked controversy and criticism, with concerns about militarizing the subway system. Hochul defended the deployment as part of a larger plan to address subway safety, citing a spike in subway crimes. The move comes amid a 13% increase in subway crime for the year, and Hochul's plan includes various measures such as increased law enforcement presence, installation of CCTV cameras, and mental health outreach teams.

via New York Post |

#crime #kathy-hochul #national-guard

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"NYC Subway Crime: Hochul's National Guard Deployment Sparks Immediate Backlash"

Governor Kathy Hochul's deployment of the National Guard and State Police in the New York City subway to address crime concerns faced immediate criticism from both the left and centrists. Critics on the left warned of criminalizing the public and labeled the response as authoritarian, while centrists expressed concerns about the militarization of the approach. Even the top brass from the New York Police Department took issue, emphasizing that the governor's plan was not a novel technique and implying that it was beside the point, as recent statistics suggested a drop in transit crime due to increased police presence.

via The New York Times|

#democratic-party #kathy-hochul #national-guard

crime-and-public-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"NY Governor Deploys National Guard and State Police to Combat Subway Crime Surge"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is deploying nearly 1,000 National Guard members, state police, and MTA officers to conduct bag checks in the city's subway system in response to a recent surge in high-profile crimes. The effort aims to enhance subway safety and combat criminal activity, with Hochul also proposing legislation to empower judges to ban subway criminals from riding the rails. Despite the increase in subway crime, MTA CEO Janno Lieber emphasized that a small number of individuals are responsible for a disproportionate amount of these incidents.

via NBC News|

#crime-and-public-safety #governor-kathy-hochul #national-guard

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"MTA Workers Disrupt Service After Brooklyn Subway Conductor Stabbing"

New York City Transit workers disrupted morning subway service in response to an overnight slashing attack that injured a train conductor, filing safety complaints and causing severe disruptions during rush hours. The workers staged a job action at two stations and filled safety forms through their union representatives, while transit leaders criticized the move as a disguised work stoppage that did not address their concerns. The incident further highlighted long-standing complaints about the M.T.A.'s efforts to ensure worker safety.

via The New York Times|

#mta #new-york-city-transit #protest

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

MTA's Controversial Subway Safety Measures: Are They Effective?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has installed safety rails at a Washington Heights subway station as part of a new pilot program, but commuters are unimpressed, calling the bright yellow barriers "ugly" and questioning their effectiveness due to gaps and hindrance to busy straphangers. The MTA plans to test the barriers at three other stations, but some riders believe more comprehensive solutions, like those in Japan or London, are needed to address safety concerns.

via New York Post |

#mta #pilot-program #straphangers

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"NYPD Introduces 420-pound Robot to Patrol Times Square Subway Stations"

New York City has introduced a 420-pound security robot, the Knightscope K5, to patrol the Times Square Subway Station as part of a two-month pilot program aimed at enhancing subway safety. The robot, equipped with cameras, will record video for emergency or crime situations and has a button to connect users to a live person for assistance. It will not record audio or use facial recognition technology. Trained officers will accompany the robot, which will operate between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. After the pilot program, the city will evaluate the robot's effectiveness and determine its future use.

via NBC New York|

#nyc #nypd #pilot-program

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Brutal Subway Attack: Elderly Woman Beaten 50 Times with Her Own Cane

In a shocking incident on the New York City subway, a 60-year-old woman was brutally attacked by an unidentified assailant who hit her 50 times with her own cane. The attack, captured on video, took place at 3am at a subway station in Harlem. The victim was repeatedly struck on her head, stomach, legs, arms, and back, with the cane eventually breaking. Despite the prolonged assault, no transit staff or police were present to intervene. The victim was eventually taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, and subway crime continues to be a major concern in the city.

via Daily Mail|

#assault #crime #new-york-city-subway