Layla Law-Gisiko, a prominent supporter of New York City’s newly implemented congestion pricing policy, became the latest victim of subway violence on Saturday. Law-Gisiko, a Democrat and president of the City Club of New York, was attacked at the 23rd Street and 5th Avenue subway station, an incident that highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the transit system.
As New York City’s congestion toll system takes effect, reports have emerged of drivers altering license plates to evade the fee. The toll, which charges $9 during peak hours and $2.25 during off-peak hours for vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district, officially began on Sunday.
A 45-year-old man is in critical condition after being shoved onto subway tracks and struck by a train at New York City’s 18th Street station on Tuesday. Authorities described the incident as a random attack.
A homeless man is recovering from burns to his legs and upper body after being set on fire while sleeping at New York City's Penn Station, according to police and law enforcement sources.
A Guatemalan migrant suspected of lighting a sleeping woman on fire aboard a New York City subway train has been arrested, according to the New York Post.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggested his indictment by a federal grand jury may be politically motivated due to his criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted on federal corruption charges in September. The charges allege Adams exchanged favors for Turkey in return for campaign contributions, which were then used to obtain matching city campaign funds. The indictment also claims Adams received benefits, such as hotel upgrades, in connection to the arrangement.
Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz collapsed while speaking at the New York Young Republican Club’s gala on Sunday night. The event, held at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, included prominent conservative figures, drawing significant attention to the unexpected incident.
After more than a year of blaming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for New York City’s migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams has reversed course, welcoming federal assistance to remove illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes. Adams made the announcement Thursday following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated on Saturday that authorities have identified the suspect involved in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though he refrained from confirming if the suspect’s name is known.
