Overnight NYC subway trains now being patrolled by NYPD officers via state-funded program
Uniformed cops on trains began rolling out Monday night, and eventually two officers will ride every train running between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., the department said.
NYPD officers begin patrolling subway platforms and trains during overnight hours
As she promised in her State of the State address​, Gov. Kathy Hochul has added hundreds of NYPD officers to subway platforms and trains during overnight hours.
Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
Gov. Kathy Hochul is still scrambling to lock down money for her $154 million surge of NYPD on overnight subway trains, even as the first wave of cops hit the tunnels this week. Only half the cash needed for the six-month surge is lined up — and Hochul asked for the remaining $77 million in the budget plan she unveiled Tuesday.
NYPD begin overnight patrols of subway in renewed safety effort
New York City began increasing its police patrols on its subway overnight in an effort to combat crime on the transit system. Spikes in crime on the subway have put the system in the national spotlight as offenses ranging from petty theft to stabbings and murders have been publicized in the past year.
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.
Gov. Hochul launches overnight subway patrol initiative
NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.
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