Alton Scott, a subway conductor, was the victim of a random attack that resulted in a severe injury requiring 34 stitches and nine sutures to close a wound on his neck. Union officials, including TWU Local 100, have voiced their concern, stating that the incident is indicative of a broader public safety crisis in New York City, declaring 'The city is in crisis'. They are calling for increased protection for MTA workers. In response, various city leaders and officials, including the New York City Public Advocate and representatives such as Grace Meng, have expressed their support for the injured worker and are urging the MTA, led by Richard Davey and Janno Lieber, to allocate more resources towards ensuring the safety of transit employees. Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, also issued a statement on the matter. The attack has sparked a wider conversation about the safety of public transportation workers and the measures needed to protect them.
Another attack on the Bronx subways. I’ve said it before to put more transit police at the Bronx stations, crack down on fare evaders, install cameras inside of the trains and put metal detectors at the entrance of the subway stations. cc: @RepRitchie @GovKathyHochul…
Another attack on the Bronx subways. I’ve said it before to put more transit police at the Beomx stations, crack down on fare evaders, install cameras inside of the trains and put metal detectors at the entrance of the subway stations. cc: @RepRitchie @GovKathyHochul…
Statement from Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, @NYCCouncil’s Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Conductor Attacked on A/C Line Early Thursday. #mtasubway #mta #safety #subway https://t.co/PibUvOQnCz
My thoughts are with subway conductor Alton Scott as he recovers from the senseless attack that occurred this morning. I stand with @TWULocal100 as they call on @MTA to devote more resources toward protecting NYC’s transit workers. https://t.co/1OTFAk0Dtd
Every New Yorker deserves to be safe at work. We pray for the swift recovery of Alton Scott, and are grateful this deplorable attack did not become fatal. All City leaders, including our office, must work with the unions to ensure MTA employee safety. https://t.co/a3FXYmmzco
This is what Richard Davey and the @MTA call safe! This conductor could have died! If it’s safe tell Davey and Lieber to drop their security details, save the taxpayers money and rely on NYPD like the rest of us. #breakingnews #mta #nyct https://t.co/coMsCYPXJs
Alton Scott needed 34 stitches and nine sutures to close the wound, said union officials, who are demanding more protection for MTA workers. #Crime ##PublicSafety #NewYork #NewYorkCity https://t.co/WHtAz9l6is
BREAKING UPDATE: 34 stitches needed to close 'gaping wound' on subway conductor's neck after random attack; @TWULocal100 says, 'The city is in crisis' https://t.co/cu2u1NYagw https://t.co/z6NZGoddFJ