Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will be deploying 250 additional National Guard troops into New York City's subways to enhance security during the holiday season. With this deployment, the total number of troops on subway patrol will reach 1,000. Hochul emphasized the importance of ensuring that holiday straphangers feel safe as they navigate the subway system, which is expected to see an increase of up to 8 million people during this busy period.
The governor stated, 'I want them to know when they walk through the turnstile they will be safe.' This highlights her commitment to passenger security amid the busy holiday season. Hochul also pointed out that the initial deployment of National Guard troops had a positive impact, noting a 10% reduction in subway crime since March. She referred to this as a continuation of a strategy that has been successful in making riders feel more secure.
Hochul remarked, 'It's about continuing this strategy that has proven its success,' emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts in reducing crime rates in the subway system. According to her, the recent figures show that only two years since 1970 have recorded fewer subway crimes than in the past year. This statement reinforces the significance of the National Guard's presence and the impact it has had on overall safety in New York City's public transit.
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