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Since January 2026, hate crimes citywide have risen 9.4%, with anti-Jewish offenses up 8.5% through July. Transit crime in July rose nearly 11%, driven by felony assaults and grand larcenies, according to NYPD data. Authorities say reporting gaps and recurring offenders shape the picture.
A travel feature on Yerevan, Armenia, exploring Republic Square, the Dancing Fountains show, and the city’s heritage from Tamanian’s design to recent tourism growth linked to direct flights from London.
Transit systems face growing budget strains as agencies seek to curb labor costs, manage maintenance backlogs, and plan for service changes during peak travel periods. Recent reporting shows labor negotiations and scheduled engineering work affecting operations in major hubs.
Budget watchdogs warn that NYC’s transit system could run a multi-hundred-million-dollar deficit by 2030 if fare evasion continues and subsidies lag, prompting calls for reform in fares and enforcement.