NYPD starting 1st wave of overnight subway patrols

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.
Refund Checks, Subway Safety, Cell Phone Ban All Part of Hochul's Budget Plan
Although there was over $9 billion allotted for various transportation initiatives, the $252 billion fiscal year 2026 executive budget did not mention any funds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2025-2029 capital plan.
NY: 2 cops on every NYC subway train at night starts next week, Hochul says
Gov. Hochul’s plan to put police on every overnight subway train starts next week, she told reporters Thursday.
NYPD officers begin patrolling subway platforms and trains during overnight hours
Kathy Hochul has added hundreds of NYPD officers to subway platforms and trains during overnight hours in an attempt to stop a rash of crimes that has shocked the city in recent months.Read more: 3 NYC teens getting $10,
Overnight NYPD subway patrols roll out across NYC
The NYPD has launched an unprecedented initiative to increase safety on NYC’s subway system. As part of a six-month program, hundreds of officers are now riding overnight trains on the A, G, J, and L lines from 9 p.
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.
Hochul looks to raise retirement age for New York State Police to bolster ranks
Despite New Yorkers expressing concerns about their safety, police departments are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
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Two cops on every NYC subway train at night starts next week, Hochul says
The $77 million initiative will fund six months of overtime for more than 1,000 officers, including 300 cops on overnight ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
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NY Gov. Hochul vows $77M in overtime to put more police in subway system
The deployment will include 300 officers deployed on every overnight train and an additional 750 on stations and platforms, ...
Gov. Hochul putting a cop on every subway train in NYC at night, installing more safety barriers
Gov. Hochul said the state will be paying to put police on every overnight subway train for the next six months, “to reduce ...