NY Gov. Hochul is deploying 750 members of the New York National Guard and 250 state and MTA police officers to NYC subway stations following a spate of violent incidents across the network.
Her announcement on Wednesday is part of a series of actions Hochul outlined on Wednesday to combat crime in the subways. Among them is directing the MTA to install cameras in conductor cabs and on platforms facing conductor windows.
“My five-point plan will rid our subways of violent offenders and protect all commuters and transit workers,” Hochul said. “I am sending a message to all New Yorkers: I will not stop working to keep you safe and restore your peace of mind whenever you walk through those turnstiles.”
The Transport Workers Union has been against cams citing privacy concerns. MTA said last week they’re doing it anyway.
Gov. Hochul is deploying 750 members of the Guard and 250 state and MTA police officers to subway stations to inspect passengers’ bags.
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