A MEDIA guest has opened up about a terrifying encounter just steps away from the Fox News studio that left her shaken and reluctant to return to New York City.

The scare unfolded last September, as conservative commentator Hannah Cox left a Fox appearance in Times Square.

Cox, who is known for her online series Based and work in criminal justice reform, says she was nearly attacked by a “violent psychopath.”

The incident happened “just feet” from the network’s Manhattan headquarters, she revealed in a recent social media post.

“When I was in Times Square leaving a Fox hit I was almost attacked by a violent psychopath,” she posted on X.

“I’ve been scared to go back to NYC ever since,” she added.

But she says she finally returned to face her fears.

“Anyways. Facing my fears today because I finally missed my Fox peeps more than I fear the streets,” she wrote.

“So tune into Mornings with Maria tomorrow on @FoxBusiness from 6-9 am and support my bravery!” Cox added.

Cox did not share further details about the would-be attack or whether it was reported to police.

Her post comes amid rising concerns about public safety in some major US cities, including New York.

WHO IS HANNAH COX?

Cox has made multiple appearances on Fox programs, including Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla.

She has also contributed to Newsmax, The Washington Examiner, and the Foundation for Economic Education.

Her work largely centers on limited government, free markets, and ending the death penalty.

Cox serves as Senior National Manager for Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty, a nonprofit pushing for policy reforms in how society responds to violent crime.

IS NYC SAFE?

Earlier this month, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced “historic” crime reductions in the first few months of 2025.

They said that murders were down 34% with 63 killings reported – the second-lowest number of murders in NYC history.

Major crimes committed on the subway are also down 18.1% – the second-lowest level in nearly three decades.

There were also no murders on the subway for the first time in seven years.

But just because statistics show that crime is down, doesn’t mean that New Yorkers feel safe – especially when they see headlines about subway crimes or TikTok videos about women being attacked on the street.

Last spring, an MTA survey found that 45% of subway riders felt safe on the trains – down from the 54% who felt safe on the subway in the fall of 2023.

Simmone Leslie, 35, told the New York Post last November that she “avoids riding the subway by any means necessary” over concerns for her safety.