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Police Identify Woman Burned to Death on NYC Subway

Police identify 57-year-old woman as the victim of NYC fatal subway burning

The woman who was killed when a man intentionally set fire to her while she was sleeping on a New York City subway train earlier this month has been identified as Debrina Kawam, police said.

NBC New York · 10h

Woman set on fire in NYC subway is finally identified

Authorities have released the identity of the sleeping woman burned to death inside a New York City subway train by a man who allegedly lit her on fire and stayed to watch the aftermath, officials said Tuesday.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 6h

Woman burned to death on NYC subway was from Toms River, police say

Debrina Kawam had an address in Toms River, N.J., and had spent time in New York City's homeless shelter system.

Times Square, NYC and New Year's Eve

Hosted on MSN · 7h

More than 1 million will pack Times Square in NYC tonight. How safe is it?

The commissioner of the New York Police Department said there are "no specific credible threats" to the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

MSNBC · 1d

NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square

NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton joins Christina Ruffini to discuss the NYPD’s security measures for tomorrow's New Year’s Eve Party in Times Square. Also, NBC News meteorologist Michelle Grossman has our latest weather forecast.

CBS New York on MSN · 1d

NYC ready to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square. How officials plan to keep people safe

It's almost time for New Year's Eve in Times Square, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD held a safety briefing Monday.

MTA to begin congestion pricing in NYC

Marketplace · 3h

After years of debate, congestion pricing looks like it’s coming to NYC

Singapore has it, London has it, Stockholm has it. And now, congestion pricing looks like it’s coming to the United States for the first time. Starting Sunday, New York City plans to charge passenger cars, trucks and buses to drive into midtown and lower Manhattan during peak hours, beyond bridge or tunnel tolls.

CBS New York on MSN · 4h

Clarification of NYC congestion pricing ruling from N.J. federal judge expected later this week

After reviewing Federal Judge Leo Gordon's ruling to stop New York City congestion pricing, the MTA says it plans on putting the tolling plan into effect on Sunday. However, attorneys representing New Jersey are saying Monday's opinion is actually a victory for the Garden State.

USA Today · 9h

Will NYC congestion pricing start Jan. 5? Here's what a judge said in key court documents

How will a federal judge's decision in a lawsuit brought by New Jersey authorities impact New York's plan to begin congestion pricing on Jan. 5?

Person pushed onto subway tracks in NYC

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 7h

Man pushed in front of NYC subway train by masked suspect: police

Officials say they found the man on the subway tracks near 18th street and 7th Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Yahoo · 7h

Person pushed onto subway tracks in NYC: police

A person was pushed onto subway tracks in New York City Tuesday afternoon, police said. The incident happened at the 18th Street station in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood around 1:40 p.m., according to the NYPD.

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 7h

Man critically injured after being pushed onto subway tracks in Chelsea

A man was pushed onto the subway tracks in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. It happened on the southbound No. 1 tracks at the 18th Street station in Chelsea just after 1:30 p.m. The victim was taken to Bellevue in critical condition.

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NYC Mayor Adams tells Guardian Angels to stay in line as group resumes subway patrols

Mayor Adams warned Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels to stay in their lane as the volunteer vigilante group said they ...

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NYC jail staff blocked medics from treating 23-year-old woman who died weeks later

A jail oversight board has found that New York City correction officers repeatedly blocked medical staff from administering ...

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Young NYC parents ring in 2025 hours before midnight at special ‘matinees’: ‘Better than couples therapy’

New York City barflies and dancefloor divas who wanted a New Year’s Eve night on the town – and to still be in bed before ...

Weather expected to impact New Year's Eve festivities in NYC

New Year's Eve festivities have started in Times Square ahead of the ball drop, but the weather is having an impact on ...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks on subway burning death victim

New York Police announced Tuesday they've identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New ...

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New Year's Eve 2025 Updates: Heavy Security For NYC Ball Drop After Christmas Market Attack

More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Follow Newsweek's live blog for ...

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Terrifying video shows maniac shove straphanger into path of NYC subway train in New Year’s Eve nightmare

A straphanger is in critical condition after being shoved onto the path of a 1 train at a Manhattan subway station, police ...

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New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks shows in NYC and how to watch tonight

Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with ...

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