The Forgotten Faces of New York City's Subway Crisis The recent surge in subway attacks in New York City has left many feeling shaken and concerned for their safety.
A closer look at the data reveals that elderly riders are disproportionately bearing the brunt of these assaults, making up 17% of all subway assault victims this year.
According to Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta, roughly half of all attacks on the rails target police officers, MTA workers, and the elderly.