Governor Hochul Deploys National Guard to Boost NYC Subway Safety
March 6, 2024New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking steps to bolster security in the city's subway system.
Deployment of 750 National Guard members will assist in bag searches for weapons on the subway.
The action is a response to recent high-profile crimes on city trains, including fatal incidents.
Hochul's safety plan includes installing more cameras, proposing bans for convicted subway assailants, and enhancing mental health support.
The measures aim to deter crime and support the NYPD's increased presence in the subway system.
The governor's initiative faces criticism but is driven by rising public safety concerns.
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The Guardian • Mar 6, 2024
New York governor sends national guard to subway in crime crackdownBloomberg • Mar 6, 2024
New York to Deploy National Guard to NYC Subways to Fight CrimeBloomberg • Mar 6, 2024
New York to Deploy National Guard to NYC Subways to Fight CrimeBloomberg • Mar 6, 2024
New York to Deploy National Guard to NYC Subways to Fight Crime