Subway crimes prompt Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to ... - CBS News
6 days ago · NYC subway safety being questioned as congestion pricing plan urges more to use mass transit 03:03. NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue ...
Safer Streets and Subways: Governor Hochul, MTA and Law …
Dec 18, 2024 · Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul today briefed New Yorkers alongside Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Leiber and law enforcement officials on continuing efforts to increase safety within the subway system for all riders.
Hochul unveils vague plan to tackle NYC mental health crisis as subway …
6 days ago · Hochul’s hazy plan in response to the recent wave of subway attacks — including a horrific incident in which a sleeping woman was burned to death, allegedly by an illegal immigrant, and a ...
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, …
6 days ago · ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment, following a series of violent crimes in the New York City subway system.. In a statement Friday, Hochul, a Democrat, said she would push to change mental health care laws during the coming legislative session in an ...
Governor Hochul Strengthens Subway Safety Measures Ahead of …
Dec 23, 2024 · Governor Hochul is committed to ensuring the safety of over 40,000 members of TWU Local 100 and other transit workers who keep our city moving. Additional National Guard Members Deployed to City’s Busiest Subway Stations.
Governor Hochul Announces Five-Point Plan to Protect New …
Mar 6, 2024 · Governor Hochul today announced a new program bill that will allow judges to ban people convicted of an assault within the system from using MTA services as part of sentencing.
Gov. Hochul to deploy 250 more National Guard troops in NYC …
Dec 18, 2024 · Gov. Hochul has increased the number of National Guard troops in the New York City Subway system, she announced Wednesday — doubling down on a controversial deployment that she credits with...
Gov. Kathy Hochul sending National Guard members to New York …
Mar 6, 2024 · A series of recent, high-profile crimes in the New York City subway system prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday to send National Guard members into the sprawling underground network.
Hochul to deploy National Guard, state police to combat NYC subway …
Mar 6, 2024 · NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a five-point plan Wednesday to bring additional state resources to bear on combatting subway crime in New York City.
Hochul deploys 1,000 National Guard troops, police to improve subway …
Mar 6, 2024 · Hochul is empowering the National Guard and state police personnel to conduct passenger bag checks within the subway system. The law enforcement officials will be able to refuse service...