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fromBloomberglaw
21 hours ago

Trump Blocked from Pulling NYC Terrorism Funds by US Judge (1)

"Obviously New York is no stranger to the risk of terrorist attacks and it's not just 9/11 that tells us that," US District Judge Lewis Kaplan said in a hearing Wednesday, pointing to the day when "3,000 people died within sight of this courthouse." New York is suing to restore the money, which was earmarked by the US for mass transit security.
US politics
US politics
fromAP News
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump's cuts to anti-terror funding for New York City transit

A federal judge blocked diversion of $34 million intended to protect New York's transit system from terrorism, citing risk-based grant allocation and possible political punishment.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Dozens of subway stations now have subway platform barriers, the MTA says, with more on the way

Governor Kathy Hochul stated, "New Yorkers' safety will always be my number one priority, and customers need to both feel and be secure every time they ride the subway."
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Answers, now! Trump administration demands MTA accountability as subway felony assaults increase

MTA officials reported a 55% increase in felony assaults in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, indicating a troubling rise in subway crime.
New York City
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Milton mom questions how non-verbal child was able to board city bus, GO train alone | CBC News

Vigilance is crucial for the safety of vulnerable individuals in the community.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Ruff on the rails: MTA police celebrate K-9 graduation at Grand Central Terminal

The MTAPD has graduated a new class of K-9 officers trained for urban security within the transit system.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Thomas Taffe promoted to Chief of MTA Police, says he will keep the transportation system safe'

Thomas Taffe has been promoted to Chief of the MTA Police Department, emphasizing strong leadership and safety in transit.
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