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Surge in Subway Knife Attacks Sparks Urgent Mental Health Call

8/11/2025

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Amidst record-low crime rates in New York City's subway, a surge of unprovoked knife attacks on women and a shocking assault on a 94-year-old man have sparked fear. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced mental health care, asserting that police cannot tackle this crisis alone. The call for state support has never been more critical.

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Amidst record-low crime rates in New York City's subway, a surge of unprovoked knife attacks on women and a shocking assault on a 94-year-old man have sparked fear. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced mental health care, asserting that police cannot tackle this crisis alone. The call for state support has never been more critical.