
Democrat Governor Deploys 1,000 National Guard Troops
By Danielle
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed 250 additional National Guard troops to patrol the New York City subway system during the holiday season.
The initiative will bring the total number of troops to 1,000.
“It’s about continuing a strategy that has proven its success and expanding it to include more people,” Hochul said, according to CBS News.
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ABC7 New York reports:
It brings the number of National Guard members stationed at subway entrances to 1,000. A show of force intended to deter crime and to reassure riders.
The Governor and MTA chairman insist they are making progress in driving down crime in the transit system. Overall crime is down since the pandemic but not in every category.
“This is not a response to a specific crime. We’re not seeing a trend that’s alarming, but it’s about continuing a strategy that has proven its success and expanding it to protect even more people,” Hochul said.
The deployments were first stepped up in 2022, along with state troopers and NYPD officers, in response to a surge in post-pandemic violent crime.