Man charged in stabbing at Port Authority Terminal

NEW YORK (1010 VICTORY/WCBS 880) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. on Friday announced the indictment of a man accused of stabbing a carpenter in an unprovoked attack at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in 2023.

Michael McCloskey, 42, was charged with attempted murder, assault, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon, officials said.

According to court documents, around 5:40 a.m. on April 22, the carpenter went to the Port Authority bus terminal to wait for his co-worker.

While he waited, McCloskey walked to a pillar outside the Hudson News store to sit and read. As he read, McCloskey, who was carrying a knife, approached the carpenter from behind and, without provocation, stabbed him nine times in the throat, neck, back and arm.

He suffered several cuts, puncture wounds and significant pain.

He was transported to Bellevue Hospital where he received approximately 47 stitches and had to stay overnight for further treatment and tests.

Police officers patrolling nearby heard screams and ran toward the store.

They arrested McCloskey and recovered a knife at the scene.

“As has been alleged, Michael McCloskey violently stabbed a carpenter at the world's busiest bus station, causing serious injuries,” DA Bragg said. “In Manhattan, we take acts of violence at major transit sites very seriously and will continue to work hard to hold those who commit such acts accountable. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”