Subway surge of overnight NYPD cops will be extended, Hochul says — as transit crime hits record lows

NYPD subway surge to continue, Gov. Hochul vows, touting ‘historic lows’ in transit crime

The surge of NYPD cops into the subway system that began in January will continue, Gov. Hochul said Wednesday, crediting the initiative with driving subway crime to “historic lows.” “People feel better when they see individuals in law enforcement,” Hochul told reporters, speaking at Grand Central Terminal. “That’s just a fact of life — you assume that a person who’s going to do harm is less likely to in front of an officer.” Hochul said that the…

Subway surge of overnight NYPD cops will be extended, Hochul says — as transit crime hits record lows

“It was supposed to be temporary, but I know New Yorkers tell me they feel safer when they see officers on board, so we're going to continue doing that for the months to come," Hochul said Wednesday.

Subway Surge of Overnight NYPD Cops Will Be Extended, Hochul Says — As Transit Crime Hits Record Lows

The triumphant governor proudly announced she’ll extend the nightly surge, doubling down on the patrols that began in January.