Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who two weeks ago took over the city's top job, made the remarks two days after assuring residents that the subway system is safe
Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who two weeks ago took over the city's top job, made the remarks two days after assuring residents that the subway system is safe and that"fighting the perception of fear" is one of its biggest hurdles. Crime in the sprawling transit system has emerged as a major test for the new administration after 40-year-old Michelle Alyssa Go died Saturday when she was pushed onto the tracks of an oncoming train at the busy Times Square-42nd Street subway station.
Former Philadelphia mayor calls out 'White wokeness' as city's homicide rate goes up 05:20The gang"displayed a knife and began assaulting him" and at some point the assault victim landed on the subway tracks, according to police. It is unclear if he fell or was pushed.A 36-year-old witness went down to the tracks to help the victim, but was"subsequently struck by the oncoming train, causing his death," police said.
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