Police are on the hunt for a subway slashing suspect who allegedly attacked a man nodding off on board a Crown Heights train on Sunday.
According to law enforcement sources, the bloody incident occurred at around 8:40 a.m. on March 9 at the Utica Avenue and Eastern Parkway station on the 4 train.
The 31-year-old victim was sitting and sleeping on the train when the brazen brute came up to him and slashed him on the face with an unknown object, police said.
It was unclear if the perp said anything before committing the terrifying act. Meanwhile, paramedics brought the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County in stable condition. They did not know each other, authorities said.
After assaulting the man, the perp bailed, fleeing on foot to parts unknown before officers from the 77th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 32 arrived.
An image of the suspect. Photo courtesy of NYPD/Crimestoppers
Police on Monday released surveillance photos and video of the suspect, who remains at large. He is described as having a medium complexion, is approximately 25 to 35 years old, and stands about 6 feet tall with a thin build.
He was last seen wearing a brown hooded jacket, black pants and red and black sneakers.
No arrests have been made as of March 10, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the attack can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
So far this year, transit crime is down across New York City and in Brooklyn, which officials have attributed to an increased police presence on the city’s subways — especially overnight.
A version of this story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site amNewYork.
Mayor Eric Adams appeared to be in full reelection mode Monday afternoon when he not only announced that the NYPD had taken more than 1,000 illegal guns off the streets but also took the opportunity to attack unnamed critics who believe the Big Apple is unsafe.
Standing alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and before several tables of confiscated firearms at the 75th Precinct stationhouse in Brooklyn on March 10, Hizzoner did not mince words when it came to New Yorkers who feel the city is unsafe and full of peril.
“Those who have not read the memo, stop saying our city is in chaos and crisis. The numbers don’t lie; your noise lies,” Adams said. “Let’s stay focused on what we’re doing and applaud these men and women who are doing the job every day. They’re doing the dangerous work of interacting with armed recidivists, repeat offenders, over and over again.”
Standing alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and before several tables of confiscated firearms at the 75th Precinct stationhouse in Brooklyn on March 10, Hizzoner did not mince words when it came to New Yorkers who feel the city is unsafe and full of peril.Photo by Dean MosesThese remarks came as the mayor boasted about his capability to continue running the city amidst harsh from political rivals who say he has sold out to the Trump Administration.Photo by Dean Moses
Facing historically low poll numbers, a huge field of challengers in the June Democratic primary and questions from critics concerned that he owes more loyalty to the Trump administration than New Yorkers, Mayor Adams sought to battle back Monday with the press conference showcasing part of his efforts to fight crime during his first term in office.
Hizzoner revealed that more 1,000 illegal firearms have been removed from the streets since the beginning of the new year — bringing the total number of firearms seized since the start of Adams administration to 20,700.
Mayor Eric Adams appeared to be in full reelection mode Monday afternoon as he announced that the NYPD has taken 1,000 guns off the New York streets since the start of the year while charging against critics who have dubbed the Big Apple unsafe.Photo by Dean Moses
Such seizures have helped consistently drop gun violence over the last three years by 42.2%, the mayor noted — an accomplishment he believes all New Yorkers should take pride in.
“If you are Team New York, you should be accurate in your assessment and not dump on New York, but lift New York up,” Adams said. “We are taking these illegal guns off the streets. People are back on our subway system. So the numbers are clear.”
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.Photo by Dean Moses
Tisch also touted the success. She stated that the confines of the 75th Precinct has seen the lowest levels of shootings in recorded history, and citywide, January and February saw the fewest shootings for the first two months of the year in recorded history.
“These devices have no place in our communities, and our officers are seizing them before they can cause devastation,” Tisch said.
In February 2025, shooting incidents decreased by 20.8% compared to the previous year, representing 22 fewer shooting victims, according to the Adams administration.
“We are the safest big city in America,” Adams said. “Let’s stay focused on what we’re doing.”
“We are taking these illegal guns off the streets. People are back on our subway system. So the numbers are clear,” Adams said.Photo by Dean Moses
The child’s mother, 24, and her boyfriend, 38, allegedly dropped the unconscious toddler off at University Hospital at Downstate just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday – covered with what initially appeared to be bruises, cops and sources said.
“We believe the overall utility cost for the building as a whole will be less than in a typical building,” said Brooke Nicholson, senior development operations manager and vice president at Lendlease, to The Post.
Animal Care Centers of New York is set to open a state-of-the-art new shelter in Brooklyn next fall, and construction has just begun, according to city officials.
The $48 million, 23,900-square-foot building is rising on the footprint of the old ACC facility on Linden Boulevard, which was demolished last year. It will house dozens of dogs and cats waiting to be adopted, and will be equipped with a new medical suite, a second-floor dog run, and training space.
Alexandra Silver, director of the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare, called the Brooklyn Animal Care Center an “essential community resource.”
The new shelter will house dozens of adoptable cats and dogs. File photo courtesy of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso
“Aside from being a healthier, more enriching shelter for animals in need, this new, modern, and inviting facility will be a great place for New Yorkers to volunteer, adopt, and connect with resources to help them keep their pets,” she said in a statement.
ACC is contracted by New York City to operate city animal shelters, which take in and adopt out thousands of animals per year, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and bunnies.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, ACC’s shelters have been chronically overcrowded as the rising costs of pet care force some pet owners to surrender their animals or opt against adopting at all. Animal advocates have at times criticized the cramped, sometimes dirty conditions in ACC shelters.
Last year, with the help of the city’s departments of Health and Mental Hygiene and Design and Construction, ACC opened a state-of-the-art new shelter in Queens and a pet adoption center in Manhattan; it plans to reopen its renovated shelter in the Bronx this year.
A rendering of the new East New York shelter. Image courtesy of NYC DDC
Risa Weinstock, president and CEO of ACC, said the new Brooklyn facility is a “milestone” in the org’s mission to end animal homelessness.
“With this state-of-the-art facility joining the newly built Pet Adoption Center in Manhattan, and our full-service care centers in Queens, Staten Island, and later this year in the Bronx, we are transforming the landscape of animal welfare in New York City,” she said in a statement. “We’re grateful to our city partners for investing in a more humane future for NYC’s animals.”
The new facility will be decorated with a mural titled “Colorful Companions” by local artist Olalekan Jeyifous. The mural will “liven up the Center and be easily visible to passing pedestrians and drivers, in an effort to draw people in,” according to DDC.
It will also have new parking for patrons, benches, bike racks, and high-efficiency lighting and HVAC systems expected to lower carbon emissions significantly. A backup generator will be able to power the entire facility in case of power outages.
A rendering of the “Colorful Companions” mural. Image courtesy of Smith-Miller + Hawkinson Architects, Olalekan Jeyifous
Construction is expected to wrap next fall. The old Brooklyn ACC shelter closed for demolition last summer, and the organization is directing all new animals and interested adopters to its other locations in Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
“Our pets are our most loyal friends, bringing warmth and happiness into our lives,” said Michelle Morse, acting commissioner of the city’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, in a statement. “This sustainable space will offer four-legged New Yorkers many amenities including a modern medical facility, an outdoor dog run and an adoption center along with vibrant artwork. It’s an important step toward our goal of providing full-service animal shelters in every borough.”
