Officials say the victim was able to fight Betancourt off and grab the weapon, and that’s when prosecutors say Betancourt just hopped right back on the train and returned to Canarsie.

25-year-old Brooklyn man indicted for subway attack at Union Square

The restaurant is a fan favorite and has been in the borough for 15 years. A final date of service has not yet been announced.

Beloved Dinosaur BBQ location in Gowanus to close

Violence erupted at 1277 Herkimer St., steps from shops and businesses, just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

2 men injured in Ocean Hill shooting; gunman on the run

The violence broke out just before 3:20 p.m. near Utica Avenue and Eastern Parkway.

Man stabbed in the back in Crown Heights steps from fatal attack the night before

Jakhi McCray appeared before a judge and entered a guilty plea to a felony arson charge connected to a June 2025 incident.

Man pleads guilty to setting fire to multiple NYPD vehicles last year

The NYPD says 2025 was the safest year on the subways since 2009, outside of the pandemic era. So far this year, that progress is on the same track. 

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