Gov. Hochul Announces NYPD Officers on All Overnight NYC Subway Trains for Six Months

The initiative, part of the governor's State of the State agenda, aims to address subway violence and bolster rider safety with state-funded measures.

• Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a plan to place NYPD officers on every overnight subway train in New York City from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next six months.
• The decision follows a series of violent subway incidents, including stabbings and a December murder where a woman was set on fire aboard a train.
• The initiative will be financially supported by the state, but specific budget details are expected to be announced with Hochul's upcoming state budget proposal.
• Additional safety measures include platform barriers at 100 stations, brighter LED lighting across all stations, and upgraded fare gates to reduce fare evasion.
• While overall subway crime decreased last year, felony assaults have risen, prompting officials to prioritize visible security to reassure riders.

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