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Fare Evasion

Times Square. (Photo by: )

Manhattan DA to End Prosecution of Most Turnstile Jumpers

But the courtesy doesn't extend to NYC's other boroughs.
By Madina Toure
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced charges against a Harlem landlord and others this morning.

Vance ‘Not Opposed’ to Funding Subway Fares; Defers to de Blasio

The Manhattan district attorney isn't against funding subway fares for low-income New Yorkers, but say it's not his place to make the decision.
By Madina Toure
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance at a press conference last year. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Manhattan District Attorney To End Most Prosecution for Fare Evasion This Fall

The Manhattan district attorney said his office will no longer prosecute most people charged with fare evasion.
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio's MTA board appointee, David Jones, speaking at a press conference for Queens Councilman Rory Lancman's legislation on fare evasion arrests.

De Blasio MTA Appointee Slams NYPD Fare Evasion Arrests

By Madina Toure
subway

Peddle to the Metal: Panhandling Arrests in Subways Triple

By John Bonazzo
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