The weekend attacks came as New York City continues to contend with a rise in crime on public transit, with major crimes up by 65 percent this year.
At least six people were stabbed in New York City’s subway system over the weekend, with the first attacks unfolding just hours after Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov. Kathy HochulFive people were stabbed in the subway system within just over 24 hours after Adams and Hochul revealed a 17-page plan “Subway Safety Plan,” which will see more police and mental health teams deployed across the subway system starting Monday.
The woman was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Her condition as of early Monday morning was not immediately clear. Image: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at Fulton St. subway station in New York
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