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Guardian Angels Resume NYC Subway Patrols on F Train at Coney Island Led by Curtis Sliwa

Dec 29, 2024, 06:50 PM

The Guardian Angels, a volunteer safety patrol group, have announced they will resume patrolling the New York City subway system following a recent fatal attack where a woman was burned to death on an F train at Coney Island. The decision comes in response to heightened crime rates on the subway, with the group citing the need for increased safety measures. The Guardian Angels, founded in 1979 by Curtis Sliwa, aim to conduct wellness checks on homeless and emotionally disturbed individuals, provide water, and report issues to the NYPD. The group's return to the subway is also attributed to public demand, with hundreds of citizens reportedly requesting their presence after the recent incident. Sebastian Zapeta has been accused of the crime, prompting the involvement of Curtis Sliwa and his son Anthony Chester in the subway patrols.