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Study Finds Blacks & Hispanics Most Affected By Toxic Subway Air

Still, MTA Communications Director Tim Minton didn't agree with Ghandehari’s findings and said his research has been debunked in the past.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Considering Banning Face Masks In Subway

Now people who religiously wear face masks on the train to keep from catching COVID might be upset that they can't protect their health because of a protest they may not even be a part of.

MTA Approves 1st Transit Fare Hike Since 2019

The MTA has approved the first fare hike in four years for New York City’s transit systems. The base fare of a subway and bus ride will go up 15 cents to $2.90.

5 Stabbings, Slashings In NYC Subways Reported Over Weekend

To make matters worse, one of the most serious violators is still on the loose as police haven't been able to track him down.

Cringe: Man Charged With Murder of Jordan Neely Speaks

Daniel Penny spoke publicly for the first time since his arrest for putting Jordan Neely in a lethal chokehold on a New York City subway train almost a month ago. In the interview with the post, Neely claimed it "wasn't about race" and suggested that he would do what he did again in a similar situation. The post Cringe: Man Charged With Murder of Jordan Neely Speaks appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Jordan Neely’s Chokehold Death On Subway Ruled A Homicide

A medical examiner confirmed that the death of Jordan Neely, a Black homeless man who was put in a chokehold by a white straphanger on an F train in New York City, was a homicide. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked other witnesses to come forward with information. The post Jordan Neely’s Chokehold Death On Subway Ruled A Homicide appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Who Is Frank James, The Alleged NYC Subway Shooter?

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NYPD / NYPD As New York City is still shaking off the effects of the brutal shooting attack on a subway train in Brooklyn yesterday, authorities have zeroed in on one man, naming him as their main suspect. The New York Police Department has named Frank James as their main suspect Wednesday (April 13th) in the heinous shooting on a northbound N train pulling into the 36th Street station during the morning rush hour at 8:24 A.M. on Tuesday (April 12th). The 62-year-old was identified at a press conference held by the department yesterday evening as a “person of interest”, but they have made the change based on information obtained during their current investigation of his social media posts. Related Stories The information includes a series of videos made b...

Multiple People Shot at Brooklyn Subway Station, Suspect Still At Large

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Chaos erupted during the morning commute at a New York City subway station in Brooklyn, as police are investigating an incident where multiple people were shot and the suspect is still currently at large. According to reports, multiple people were injured at the 36th Street station in the Sunset Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday morning. The station is serviced by the D, N, and R trains. The Fire Department of New York stated that they were called to the station over reports of a smoke condition, and found people injured with gunshot wounds as well as several undetonated explosive devices. The FDNY further reported that 16 people were found injured according to WABC, with five people so far confirmed to have been...

Bronx Man Pinched For Alleged Subway Poop Attack

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richard Levine / Getty The New York City subway system has seen its fair share of disturbing incidents in the past few months, and one recently appalling case involving a man smearing feces in a straphanger’s face in the Bronx has led to the culprit being arrested. The New York Police Department announced on Monday (February 28th) that they arrested Frank Abrokwa for attacking a woman with feces at the Wakefield-East 241st Street station in the Bronx, which took place the week before. The woman, who is unidentified, was sitting on a bench on the southbound side of the platform during rush hour at 5:15 P.M. According to police reports and videotape footage that captured the entire incident, Abrokwa approached the woman while wielding a black plastic bag. W...

Bronx Man Pinched For Alleged Subway Poop Attack

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richard Levine / Getty The New York City subway system has seen its fair share of disturbing incidents in the past few months, and one recently appalling case involving a man smearing feces in a straphanger’s face in the Bronx has led to the culprit being arrested. The New York Police Department announced on Monday (February 28th) that they arrested Frank Abrokwa for attacking a woman with feces at the Wakefield-East 241st Street station in the Bronx, which took place the week before. The woman, who is unidentified, was sitting on a bench on the southbound side of the platform during rush hour at 5:15 P.M. According to police reports and videotape footage that captured the entire incident, Abrokwa approached the woman while wielding a black plastic bag. W...

Subway Restaurant Employee Suspended After Fighting Off Robber [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty Sometimes it pays to do the very least. One Subway restaurant employee says she was put on unpaid leave for fending off a would be robbery attempt. As spotted on Raw Story a fast food staff member for the sandwich chain is now questioning what kind of company she works for. Last week Araceli Sotelo, of Rockford Illinois, posted a shocking video to her TikTok account of the encounter. “A man came into my job and tried to rob me,” she wrote. The clip quickly gained traction on the popular social media platform with over 8 million views within a couple of days. The following day she posted a new video stating she was suspended because of the altercation. The Bridgeport, Connecticut brand released a statement addressing the incident. “W...