Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the indictment of MICHAEL MCCLOSKEY, 42, for stabbing a 65-year-old carpenter in an unprovoked attack at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown. MCCLOSKEY is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. He is additionally charged with two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree. He was arraigned in Supreme Court on May 23, 2024.[1]

“As alleged, Michael McCloskey viciously stabbed a carpenter at the world’s busiest bus terminal, causing significant injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In Manhattan, we take acts of violence committed at major transit sites very seriously and will continue working hard to hold accountable those who commit such acts. I wish the victim a swift recovery.”    

According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, on April 22, 2024, at approximately 5:40 a.m., the carpenter went to the Port Authority Bus Terminal to wait for his co-worker. As he waited, he walked over to a pillar outside of the Hudson News store to sit and read. While he read, MCCLOSKEY, carrying a knife, came up behind the carpenter and, unprovoked, stabbed him nine times in the throat, neck, back and arm. The carpenter suffered from several lacerations, puncture wounds and substantial pain. He was sent to Bellevue Hospital where he received approximately 47 stitches and had to stay overnight for additional treatment and testing.  

Patrolling nearby, officers of the Port Authority Police Department heard screaming and ran over to the store. MCCLOSKEY was arrested, and a knife was recovered from the scene.   

Assistant D.A. Sidney Balman III is handling the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Charles Whitt (Chief of Trial Bureau 60) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Trial Preparation Assistant Timothy Savastano and Investigative Analyst John Everett (Trial Bureau 60) are providing valuable assistance in this case.  D.A. Bragg thanked the Port Authority Police Department, particularly Officer Jordan Eugenis, Officer Antonio Peterson, Detective Kevin Horowitz and Detective Alberto Barrera. He also thanked the additional officers who responded and rendered aid to the victim, and the Northwell Health EMTs.        

Defendant Information:
MICHAEL MCCLOSKEY
Watsonville, CA

Charged:

• Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class B felony, one count
• Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, two counts
• Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a class A misdemeanor, one count

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.