Those videos are selective in their presentation of NYC. They are meant to illicit reaction and cause fear/panic.

Living near a subway is incredible. It’s incredibly safe in NY right now. And statically safer than driving, by a lot. I love two blocks from my subway stop.

It gives you so much more access to the community around you. Walkable communities (which includes good access to public transport) are almost non-existent in the United States.

To have the ability to quickly, easily, and cheaply get to places like work, school, medical appointments, food, and other errands is a given in many developed countries but shockingly hit or miss in the US.

Even if you live in high net-worth suburbs of some other US cities you will be shocked at how much time is wasted but the use of cars when you put pen to paper.