Governor Kathy Hochul is working to secure $154 million for a surge of NYPD officers on overnight subway trains, with $77 million pending approval from state lawmakers. Amid rising violent crime in the subway system, she announced plans for officers to patrol trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., also including daytime coverage at stations. The surge has already begun, starting with specific train lines and aims to enhance safety, although funding concerns are unresolved and overtime costs may be incurred by the NYPD.
Hochul acknowledged the rise in violent subway crime and announced the deployment of NYPD officers on overnight trains during her State of the State address.
The surge began on the A, G, J, and L lines, with two officers on each train, marking a significant effort to enhance subway safety.
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