New York State has proposed a comprehensive budget to combat crime, increasing investments in public safety initiatives. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes reducing recidivism, aiding crime victims, and addressing hate crimes with a record $347 million for gun violence prevention. Key measures include changes to discovery laws and funding for victim support services. The plan additionally improves public transit safety with significant allocations for increased police presence and surveillance upgrades. Attention is also directed towards hate crime prevention, with dedicated funds aimed at bolstering security measures for vulnerable communities.
The FY26 budget allocates a record $347 million to gun violence prevention programs, which have already helped drive firearm-related violence down by more than 50%.
In response to concerns over criminal cases being dismissed due to technicalities, the budget enacts reforms to New York's discovery laws.
In efforts to improve safety on public transit, the state will spend more than $120 million to increase police presence in New York City subways.
To address the rise in hate crimes, the FY26 budget dedicates $35 million to the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes program.
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