Manhattan subway push kills 76-year-old teacher; investigation into suspect's hospital release ordered

A 76-year-old retired teacher was fatally pushed down subway stairs in Manhattan. The suspect, who had recently been released from a psychiatric emergency room, was arrested. The victim, Ross Falzone, sustained severe head and spinal injuries and died at the hospital. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered an investigation into the hospital's handling of the suspect's release. The suspect, Rhamell Burke, has a history of arrests. The investigation will review Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric evaluation and discharge procedures.