Commuters on edge after another man attacked at Jay Street station, days after deadly assault
Police say a 59-year-old man was punched in the face on the southbound A and C platform just after midnight Thursday.
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Another violent incident at the Jay Street–Metrotech subway station has riders concerned.
Police say a 59-year-old man was punched in the face on the southbound A and C platform just after midnight Thursday. He refused medical help at the scene, and officers say the man who hit him—described as being in his 40s and wearing all black—ran off before police arrived.
The attack comes just days after a deadly assault at the same station. Investigators say 25-year-old David Mazariegos was arrested and charged with murder and robbery after they say he repeatedly punched and kicked 64-year-old Nicola Tanzi Tuesday afternoon.
Tanzi was rushed to the hospital but didn’t survive.
The incidents come after a press conference today where Gov. Kathy Hochul says statistics show the subway saw its safest summer since 2009 citywide. Sources at the governor's office say there are about 1,000 National Guard members as part of the Joint Task Force Empire Shield mission. The NYPD and MTA police determine how many members from the task force are needed to assist each day in the subway.
But instead of feeling safer, commuters told News 12 the violence has them taking the bus instead.
“It’s not safe. They want to charge you $3 to get on there and you could lose your life,” said commuter Yvonne Fernandez.
Police are still searching for the man involved in this latest assault.
According to NYPD data, transit crime in the area has risen about 23% compared to this time last year.
News 12 reached out to the NYPD about any protocol following the violent attacks but hasn't heard back.
