NY Governor Hochul Declares Victory on NYC Subway Crime Drop, Clashes with US Transportation Secretary
CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20252 min1,651 views
16 connectionsยท16 entities in this videoโSubway Crime Reduction and Governor's Claims
- ๐ฏ Governor Hochul is celebrating a significant drop in NYC subway crime, citing historic lows achieved over the summer.
- ๐ Overall transit crime decreased by nearly 10% during June, July, and August, with felony assaults falling by 21%.
- ๐ก The governor highlighted progress in reducing fare evasion, which has dropped from nearly 14% to about 9% in one year.
Confrontation with Transportation Secretary Duffy
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Hochul directly addressed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who had threatened to withhold federal funds from the MTA.
- โ๏ธ She asserted that her administration has the subway safety situation under control, telling Duffy, "We've got this."
- โ๏ธ Hochul suggested Duffy focus on other transportation networks, stating, "You take care of what's happening in the skies."
Continued NYPD Support and Future Plans
- ๐ฎ The governor announced continued funding for the NYPD to maintain two officers on every overnight train.
- ๐ She expressed potential flexibility to reallocate officers to rush hour trains in the future.
Secretary Duffy's Stance and Rider Sentiment
- โ ๏ธ Secretary Duffy continues to pressure cities, including New York, regarding subway safety, referencing incidents in other locations like Charlotte, North Carolina.
- ๐ Riders interviewed generally feel the increased police presence has made the subways safer.
- ๐ค Some riders noted that the safety perception might vary depending on the specific subway line or area.
Governor's Outlook on System Improvements
- ๐ง Governor Hochul acknowledged that there is still more work to be done, describing the subway system she inherited as "a mess."
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