Manhattan Woman Loses Feet in Subway Incident, Boyfriend Charged

The attack at Fulton Street station raises concerns over subway safety amid a spike in transit crime.

A 29-year-old woman in Manhattan lost both feet after her boyfriend pushed her onto subway tracks during an argument, leading to her being struck by a train.
The suspect, Christian Valdez, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and felony assault.
The incident occurred at the Fulton Street subway station and has drawn attention to subway safety amid a recent increase in transit crime.
Governor Kathy Hochul's deployment of National Guard and state troopers to the subway system has faced criticism, despite intentions to reduce crime.
The attack comes as felony assaults in the transit system have risen by 15.5% compared to the same period last year.