DA, NYC and Homeless

Homeless man, 69, seen on video stabbing thugs terrorizing him on NYC subway, killing 1, won’t face charges: DA
"The victim was accosted, without provocation, and our investigation has shown that he defended himself while attempting to retrieve his property," the Queens DA said.
Cops nab homeless man wanted in 2 NYC subway stabs, including attack on MTA cleaner
Banks was wanted for knifing a 31-year-old man aboard an uptown No. 2 train at the 14th St. subway station in the West Village about 9:40 a.m. Wednesday. The victim told cops his attacker walked up to him and started an argument, then pulled a knife and stabbed him in the back.
Queens DA opts not to charge man in fatal subway stabbing
What began as a group robbery ended in a homicide aboard a subway train. Prosecutors have provided a rare look into the district attorney’s decision not to charge a man in the fatal stabbing, saying surveillance video shows the victim acted in self-defense.
Accused subway stabber was defending himself: Queens DA
A homeless man accused of fatally stabbing two people as he was being robbed on a 7 train will not be charged, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Instead, his alleged robbers,
'DEFENDED SELF': Homeless man won't be charged with killing 1 of 5 men who tried to rob him on 7 train, Queens DA says
A homeless man who fatally stabbed one of several assailants who tried to rob him on a 7 train in Queens last month won’t be charged—but the surviving men who tried to rob him will be, prosecutors announced Wednesday.

State of the City, NYC and Homeless

NYC subway arson suspect did not remember allegedly setting woman on fire
The man accused of using a lighter to set a woman on fire onboard the New York City subway pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning ...
Congestion pricing advocate attacked at NYC subway station — as new $9 toll pushes people into mass transit
A pro-congestion pricing proponent was attacked at a Manhattan subway station over the weekend — even as the group wants to ...
Suspect in NYC Subway Burning Death Pleads Not Guilty
Despite previously confirming his identity in surveillance footage, Sebastian Zapeta pleaded not guilty to charges of murder ...
Mystery track defect wearing out NYC subway car wheels has MTA shuffling trains
A mysterious track defect somewhere along a major New York City subway line is wearing out the wheels on subway cars, causing ...
Viral video seemingly shows couple getting freaky on NYC subway: ‘Allah’s so disappointed!’
A pair of horny straphangers were seen apparently getting frisky on the last week, according to a disturbing video of the ...
Ex-Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case seeks dismissal of suit brought by victim’s father
The former U.S. Marine acquitted of criminal charges in the death of a man on a New York City subway train is seeking to ...
NYC performing many involuntary removals in subway system
A young man, homeless and disheveled, was surrounded by a joint response team made up of two NYPD officers, a social worker, ...
NYC subway burning suspect, Laken Riley’s killer among illegal immigrants accused of preying on Americans
Sebastian Zapeta, who allegedly set a woman on fire in the NYC subway, and Laken Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, were among ...
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Feeling anxious about riding the NYC subway? Here’s a guide for staying safe underground.
Rodriguez said the safest cars are the front, with the conductor, or the middle, where another MTA worker is stationed. But ...
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The NYPD is dispatching more police officers to NYC’s subway stations with the highest crime rates
According to the NYPD’s most recent crime report , 2024 saw a 5.4% drop in crime within the subway system—more than double the crime reduction in 2023. And that’s included in the overall reduction of ...