Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
Only half the cash needed for the 300-cop, six-month surge is lined up — and Hochul asked for the remaining funds in the budget plan she unveiled Tuesday.
Hochul finally unveils details of her plan to have hundreds of cops stationed overnight on subways
Hundreds of NYPD officers will start patrolling overnight trains next week, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday – finally detailing her much-anticipated subway safety surge. “Monday, you’ll start to see the overnight presence on the trains,” she said, wearing a windbreaker in a Grand Central Station news conference.
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SUBWAY SAFETY PLAN: Hochul says 300 NYPD officers added to night trains, another 750 to stations in latest surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed a detailed plan on Thursday to enhance safety on New York City’s subway system, focusing on increased police patrols and infrastructure upgrades.
NYPD officers will be stationed on subways overnight starting Monday, Gov. Hochul says
NYC police officers will be stationed on the subway during overnight hours​ starting as early as Monday, the governor says.
NYPD starting first wave of overnight subway patrols as part of Hochul safety plan
The NYPD is set to deploy dozens of additional officers throughout the MTA overnight starting Monday night as part of the governor’s latest plan to address safety. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the phased approach subway safety last week during her State of the State address.
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Hochul wants to put an NYPD officer on every overnight NYC subway train
State of the State address, Hochul proposed new measures to improve subway safety, including more NYPD patrols, new protective barriers, and more.
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.
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Hochul, city to invest $154M in NYPD overtime for subway safety strategy
Gov. Kathy Hochul is leaning into NYPD overtime spending for her subway safety strategy, amplifying the city’s already historic overtime spending on law enforcement. Some transit and good ...
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Hochul commemorates MLK Day in NYC; Adams to attend presidential inauguration in DC
An invitation from the Trump Administration to attend the presidential inauguration arrived for Mayor Adams sometime after midnight and he headed to DC overnight.
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Governor Hochul Announces Tripling of Suffolk Crime Analysis Center to Combat Long Island Crime
Governor Hochul announces the expansion of Suffolk Crime Analysis Center, which now has increased size and staff to help fight crime.
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NYPD increases patrolling on overnight subways as part of Hochul's safety plan
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to bolster subway safety has begun with 2,500 police officers patrolling platforms and trains.
Gov. Hochul proposes free community college tuition to help fill job openings
The proposal, which would only extend to students ages 25 to 55, covers the costs of tuition and fees for certain associate programs at SUNY and CUNY.