🚨 Ban Masked Offenders on NYC Subways
Every day, millions of New Yorkers rely on the subway.
Students.
Nurses.
Workers.
Parents.
But many riders feel something has changed.
Incidents of assault, harassment, and repeat offenses make headlines. When suspects are repeatedly arrested and released — and can conceal their identity in public spaces — trust in safety erodes.
This is not about ordinary riders.
This is not about medical needs.
This is about accountability for repeat violent offenders.
New York cannot afford a system where public safety feels optional.
We are calling for:
• Prohibiting identity concealment for individuals charged with violent subway-related offenses while under active investigation or probation
• Stronger enforcement against repeat violent offenders in transit zones
• Transparent reporting of repeat subway-related arrests
Public transportation must feel safe again.
New Yorkers deserve accountability — not anonymity for repeat violent suspects.
Sign this petition to demand safer subways now.
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🙂J R July 29, 2026We all deserve accountability
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🙂A J O June 14, 2026Prevent repeated crimes on subway.
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🙂A J M June 7, 2026
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🙂B N A April 3, 2026Public transportation is the heartbeat of New York, serving millions of people every single day. Everyone deserves to feel safe while simply going about their daily lives. This petition is not about restricting ordinary riders or personal freedoms it’s about ensuring accountability for repeat violent offenders and restoring confidence in our transit system. By strengthening enforcement, improving transparency, and addressing identity concealment in serious cases, we can take meaningful steps toward safer subways. Let’s work together to protect our communities and make public transportation a safe space for all.
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🙂O O O March 28, 2026Let's keep the subway safe
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🙂O Y T March 16, 2026It is important to keep the subways safe, there must be transparency and subway related offenders should not be allowed to conceal their identities.
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🙂P March 5, 2026New Yorkers deserve accountability — not anonymity for repeat violent suspects.
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🙂G A D March 4, 2026
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🙂A A M March 4, 2026No masking up in transit! It helps offenders to get away with crime.
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🙂C N March 3, 2026Safety of the citizen should be the utmost priority of the Government. When offenders are not held accountable. The offenders are energized to ignite more offenses.. this has to change