New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month. The video clip posted online Friday shows officers confronting Anthony Griffin after he randomly slashed three people at a major subway station connecting to Grand Central Terminal. The officers are seen ordering Griffin to drop the large knife multiple times, but he continues to approach them with the weapon held high. One of the officers then opens fire, killing Griffin. Police have said the three stabbing victims sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
Amtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Two people familiar with the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity told The Associated Press that Amtrak hasn't abandoned the proposed plan despite Saturday's attack at the Washington, D.C., event. They say the Trump administration started pushing for Amtrak to make the change months ago. Authorities say a California man traveled by rail across the country with his guns intent on killing President Donald Trump and other administration officials.
Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack. They say it won't be the last until ground transportation companies address security and passenger screening. Rail passenger advocates argue that TSA-style checkpoints are impractical at stations. Authorities allege Cole Tomas Allen was arrested with weapons he brought with him to Washington via Amtrak from California. A lawyer representing Allen notes he has no criminal record and is presumed innocent.
Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring. New Jersey Transit officials announced Friday that fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each match. That’s nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the stadium in East Rutherford. Taking public transit to matches in Boston’s suburbs will also be costly. Officials there previously announced buses to Gillette Stadium will cost $95. Taking the train will cost $80. Other U.S. host cities have promised to keep transit costs low.
Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. The government recently increased fuel prices, leading to higher transportation costs and worsening food insecurity. Nearly half of Haiti's population faces acute food insecurity, and gang violence is making the situation worse by disrupting supply chains. Many Haitians, like factory worker Alexandre Joseph, can no longer afford basic necessities. The United Nations warns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening, with more needs and fewer resources. Protests have erupted, and experts fear the situation will lead to more violence and suffering.
Iroquois County is asking the community to step up as officials work to restore CRIS Rural Mass Transportation services.
