Since the beginning of a new safety plan in October, the rate of subway crime in New York City has decreased, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul stated on Friday.
During a joint appearance at the Fulton Transit Center in Lower Manhattan, authorities revealed NYPD statistics indicating that the rate of subway crimes has decreased to 1.7 occurrences per 1 million commuters, from 2.3 incidents per 1 million riders in 2021 and 2022.
The rate has nearly returned to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 1.5 occurrences per 1 million riders, when ridership plummeted and criminality surged to 2.8 per 1 million.
Adams, who stated earlier this week that subway riders are experiencing a “cleaner” and “safer” trip, commended the “Cops, Cameras, and Care” program that he and Hochul introduced at the end of October and thanked the governor for her assistance in funding it.
The rate of subway crime in New York City has decreased with the implementation of a new safety strategy, according to Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul.
Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic, the rate of 1.5 incidents per 1 million riders was roughly identical.
“When we had a blazing fire in our subway system, the governor and I said that we had to deal with the fire,” he remarked.
Adams, a former NYPD transit officer, also stated that “we will continue to pivot and shift” to significantly reduce crime.
Hochul stated that $62 million had been allocated for 1,200 daily overtime shifts for NYPD and MTA police officers, a crucial component of the scheme.
Adams evaded a reporter’s query about the program’s cost to the city by stating that the Office of Management and Budget “will provide the exact figures.”
Governor Hochul stated that $62 million had been allocated for 1,200 daily overtime shifts for NYPD and MTA police officers, a crucial component of the initiative.
Adams referred to the subway system as “the heart of our city.”
If consumers do not employ this technique, the business will suffer. It will have an effect on tourism. It will have a negative effect on our ability to function and will damage our economy, he said.
“That is the price tag that I care about. This system will be secure, functional, and devoid of the chaos we inherited in 2022.”
Adams also likened the success of the anti-crime campaign to his controversial plan to crack down on rule-breaking and remove homeless individuals from the subways.
“It took a few months to clear our infrastructure of encampments. It took a few months to place 3,000 individuals in safe havens and supported housing, he said.
“We are aware that there are long-term tasks we must complete. However, as mayor and governor, we must deal with the current fire while we work on the long-term strategy.”
Adams continued, “This is how we operate: First, we deal with the immediate, and then we plan for the future.”
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