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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Violent incidents at Coney Island subway station raise safety concerns
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Recent violent events at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station have raised serious concerns about safety in New York City's transit system. Community leaders, local officials, and residents are now demanding stronger measures to ensure public safety. More Crime News A brutal attack on a 16-year-old Black teenager last week has drawn widespread condemnation. The victim was assaulted by a group of teenagers who reportedly yelled racial slurs, threw a banana at him, and repeatedly punched and kicked him while he was on his way to school. The attack, captured on video and shared widely on social media before being removed, is being investigated as a hate crime. One suspect, also 16 years old, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including hate crimes and robbery. The victim's mother, Monique White, expressed her anguish during a public safety town hall meeting held Friday night at Coney Island Cathedral Church. 'No one should be beating on you or fighting you for the color of your skin,' she said, while noting that her son is recovering from the traumatic incident. Civil rights leader Rev. Kevin McCall and Councilman Justin Brannan hosted the town hall to address the community's concerns. Rev. McCall emphasized the need for proactive measures ahead of the summer months, stating, 'We must not be silent when these things happen'. More Brooklyn News Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry assured attendees that all individuals involved in the attack would be apprehended. Meanwhile, Councilman Brannan criticized the city's decision to cut funding for youth programs designed to ensure safe passage for students traveling to and from school. This is not the first violent episode at the subway station. In December, a woman was tragically set on fire while sleeping on a subway car. The suspect in that case is currently awaiting trial. Additionally, just last week, another 16-year-old was stabbed in the leg during an altercation at the same station. Despite an overall 22% drop in subway crime during the first ten weeks of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, felony assaults remain high. In response to these incidents, NYPD officials have increased patrols at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station. Lieutenant Clifford Strong confirmed that additional officers are now stationed across platforms and mezzanines 24/7 to enhance security. Community members voiced their frustrations during the town hall meeting. One attendee remarked, 'More than ever, Coney Island is at a divide.' Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Black teen attacked, called racial slurs during Brooklyn subway beating: sources
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Black teenager was attacked and called racial slurs by a group of teens at a subway station in New York City while on his way to school Monday, according to sources. The assault took place at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn at 8:04 a.m., police said. More Crime News PIX11 News obtained cellphone footage of the attack. It shows the 16-year-old victim outnumbered by a group of teens. The teens surround the victim, and he attempts to run. His attackers began chasing the victim and even threw a banana at him before jumping him, the footage shows. The group of teens yelled racial slurs during the attack, sources said. PIX11's Nicole Johnson spoke to the mother of the victim. She said her son is traumatized, and she wants justice for her son. The mother said a few people who witnessed the attack intervened to help. The three attackers managed to flee northbound on Neptune Avenue, authorities said. Police arrested one teen on Thursday. He faces charges of robbery, gang assault, and assault as a hate crime, police said. The other two suspects are still at large. Due to the suspect being a minor, his name has not been released. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman found beaten and strangled in deadly attack in Queens: NYPD
OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) – A woman was found dead with bruises on a street in Queens late Thursday evening, police said Friday. Juliet Kashidas-Singh, 64, was found near her home in the area of 103rd Avenue and 105th Street in Ozone Park just before 5:30 p.m., according to authorities. More Crime News The woman appeared to have been beaten and strangled, police said. Francisco Sevilla, 40, was taken into custody early Friday morning. He faces charges of first-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. More Queens News Sevilla and Kashidas-Singh knew each other, according to police, but it's unclear what led up to the deadly attack. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Third teen arrested following R train joyride in Queens subway
Editor's Note: The above video aired on Jan. 28. NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday in connection with a group of kids who took an R train on a joy ride through the subway in Queens, according to authorities. The teen will face charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing. More Crime News He's the third teenager to be arrested this week in connection with the incident after another 15-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy were taken into custody on Monday. Police say a group of six entered the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Avenue station on Jan. 25 just before 10:30 p.m. More Queens News The kids then drove the train for an unknown distance and damaged its security camera by marking it, officials report. Despite damaging the cameras, the group was still caught on video entering the train. Police are still searching for the three others who may be involved and are offering up to $3,500 for information that may lead to an arrest. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
