New York City
New York City pulls 300 Bombardier subway cars amid safety concerns
The incidents caused no injuries and New York City Transit redeployed spare cars to service the morning rush hour, he said. Continue reading
Do you avoid the dreaded middle seat on the subway?
A viral tweet by Gabriel Bautista of New York has found its way to Toronto. Continue reading
Times Square likely ‘safest place’ on Earth for New Year’s Eve: New York police
Everyone showing up for the confetti-filled festivities should expect to be wanded with metal detectors before being ushered to one of 65 viewing pens set up around Times Square to prevent overcrowding. Continue reading
New York City increases police presence in Jewish areas amid fear of attacks
Around the city, police have gotten at least five reports this week of attacks possibly propelled by anti-Jewish bias. Continue reading
First-class plane passenger gives up luxe seat to 88-year-old woman
A New York-bound passenger proved that chivalry isn’t dead. Continue reading
Saskatoon man calls New York City Marathon experience ‘humbling’
Brian Michasiw completed the New York City Marathon in three hours and 33 minutes. Continue reading
Video shows man pushing woman head-first into NYC subway train
It’s unclear what provoked the attack, which occurred at a subway station in Brooklyn, N.Y. Continue reading
4 homeless men dead in New York City killing spree
New York Police Department Detective Annette Shelton said the men were brutally assaulted in the city’s Chinatown neighbourhood. A 24-year-old suspect is in custody but has yet to be charged, the detective said. Continue reading
New York City police officer shot and killed during struggle with armed suspect
The NYPD identified the slain officer as 33-year-old Brian Mulkeen. Continue reading
Honoré Mercier Elementary School students mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony
Several Grade 5 and 6 students who attended the ceremony only learned about the horrors of 9/11 a few days before the event. Continue reading