Janno Lieber, MTA boss since 2021, faces pressure over subway safety, fare evasion, and transit chaos amid NYC’s transit struggles.
Alex O'Keefe, a Black screenwriter and Democratic speechwriter, was forcibly removed and handcuffed by MTA police on a Metro-North train after a dispute over his sitting position. The incident, captured on video, raises concerns over racial profiling and police conduct in New York transit. O'Keefe alleges racial bias, while authorities cite rule violations. The event has sparked social media outrage and discussions on racial justice.