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1 day ago

UN General Assembly: NYPD surging cops into transit ahead of worldwide summit, but asks riders to keep eye out for threats | amNewYork

Police officials say they are expecting a surge in gridlock, and in turn subway ridership, throughout Manhattan over the coming week. Roads are expected to be closed, and traffic is expected to be slowed as world leaders, including President Donald Trump, are expected to descend on the Big Apple. With the increase in commuters surrounding such a high-profile event, cops are asking the public to be mindful of their surroundings and immediately contact the NYPD if they see something suspicious.
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5 days ago

Unarmed and powerless: A closer look at how gate guards deter fare evasion in NYC subways

Unarmed gate guards deployed across NYC subway stations serve as visible deterrents to fare evasion, reporting incidents to MTA or NYPD instead of making arrests.
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