Turnstile 'spikes' installed in NYC's subways

Turnstile 'spikes' installed in NYC's crime-ridden subways as Hochul beefs up police presence
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun installing spikes on some of its turnstiles to stop fare evaders.
NYC subway turnstiles getting spikey ‘fins’: Here’s why
Turnstile “fins” may be coming to a subway station near you as part of the MTA’s push to stop fare evaders. The vertical, metal “fins,” as they’re called, have ridges on the top that are meant to deter fare evaders from jumping over the turnstile.
Turnstile 'spikes' installed in NYC's subways as Hochul announces new safety measures
New Turnstile 'spikes' have been installed in NYC's subways as Hochul announces new safety measures. Posted: January 17, 2025 | Last updated: January 17, 2025
MTA installs turnstile 'spikes' at NYC subway station
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
MTA's new subway spikes fail to deter turnstile jumpers at NYC station
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Gov. Hochul putting a cop on every subway train in NYC at night, installing more safety barriers
Gov. Hochul said the state will be paying to put police on every overnight subway train for the next six months, “to reduce crime and the fear of crime” in the city’s mass
MTA’s latest ‘solution’ to $800M fare evasion scourge turns into train wreck as flood of NYC subway riders vault over turnstile spikes
At least five riders were spotted by The Post vaulting past the sharp metal barriers at the 59th Street/Lexington Avenue ...
Fare Evaders Give Middle Finger To MTA Placing Spikes At Subway Turnstiles
Riders navigated the latest obstacle installed by the MTA at the 59th Street/Lexington Avenue station by just jumping over ...
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NYC subway turnstiles getting spikey ‘fins’
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Thieves steal thousands of dollars in lottery tickets across NYC
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New railings won’t help MTA stop farebeaters — pro-crime Dems need to start enforcing the law
Paging Franz Kafka: The MTA has rolled out its latest anti-farebeating measure, spiked metal railings meant to discourage ...
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Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter: Albany woman an example of NY turnstile justice system
According to reports, on Thursday, Dec. 26, Colonie police responded to Burlington Coat Factory on Central Avenue for a report of a larceny and found Nina Maldonado, 48, in custody by loss prevention ...