New York City Subway System Fare Evasion and Security Measures

New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to implement body scanners to deter criminal activity and is considering paying up to $1 million for a psychologist to analyze the motivations of turnstile jumpers. The agency hopes to find a new solution to combat fare evasion, which is causing significant financial losses.

Homeless man attacks 9-year-old girl in Grand Central Station

Homeless man freed without bail after breaking a woman's nose goes on to sucker-punch a 9-year-old girl in Grand Central Station. He was caught by MTA and NYPD transit cops and is now awaiting arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.

New York's Metro Transportation Authority implements traffic congestion pricing program

New York's Metro Transportation Authority voted to impose a traffic congestion pricing program, angering Rep. Josh Gottheimer. The program aims to reduce traffic, pollution, and fund transit improvements.

Increased Security Measures in New York City Subway System

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of nearly 1,000 National Guardsmen, state police, and MTA officers for bag checks in New York City's subway system to address a surge in underground violence. The plan includes increased patrols, enhanced bag checks, and a new law to ban violent transit assault convicts from using the subway or bus system.