Man charged with attempting to push victim onto subway tracks; mayor addresses rising subway violence.

Kamel Hawkins, 23, was charged with attempted murder and assault after allegedly pushing a 45-year-old man onto subway tracks in Manhattan, injuring him severely but not fatally. Hawkins, with a history of assault charges, was captured after the incident, which was recorded on surveillance. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the need for safety amid rising subway violence, despite city claims of progress in reducing crime.

December 31, 2024
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