Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Subway Attack

Kamel Hawkins, 23, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing Joseph Lynskey, 45, onto subway tracks in Manhattan, resulting in severe injuries, including a fractured skull and broken ribs. Hawkins was out on non-bail-eligible misdemeanor charges from a previous incident and released on his own recognizance. The incident, captured on video, shows Hawkins randomly shoving Lynskey at the 18th Street station just as a train was arriving, though Lynskey survived by landing in a track trench. Hawkins, who has a history of assaults and erratic behavior, was arrested nearby shortly after the attack. His father suggested that recent mental health issues might have contributed to his actions. The incident has intensified criticism of New York City's subway safety measures, despite claims of improved security by Governor Kathy Hochul.