Tag: subway-safety

Man killed after he was struck by a 7 train at Corona Plaza Thursday afternoon: NYPD

Mar. 13, 2025 By bparry March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was killed after he was struck by a 7 train at the 103rd St.-Corona Plaza subway station above Roosevelt Avenue in Corona on Thursday afternoon. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call just after 2:30…

Duo sought for allegedly attacking a 7 train rider at Corona Plaza: NYPD

Feb. 20, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_89524" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted a 7 train rider in Corona before running down to Roosevelt Avenue. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry

Bronx officer stops subway surfer atop 7 train at Mets-Willets Point station

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry A housing cop from the Bronx prevented a potential tragedy when he spotted a young subway surfer in foggy conditions atop a 7 train entering the Mets-Willets Point subway station last week. Police Officer Huascar Ariasmercedes and Sergeant Daniel Newman, both assigned to Police Service Area 7 in…

Queens leaders divided over Daniel Penny acquittal, sparking heated reactions and call for improved mental health services

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy. Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement…