NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The state will continue to foot the bill for NYPD overtime on subways, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Subway crime is at its lowest level in 16 years, despite an increase in ridership, Hochul said. Even still, the NYPD will maintain an increased presence in the subway system.
“Never in the history of the state has the state of New York invested money in NYPD overtime,” Hochul said. “We’re going to do it again.”
In January, NYPD officers were put on every overnight train in the city. This was initially meant to be a temporary fix. On Thursday, Hochul announced the state will contribute another $77 million to subway staffing.
Hochul did not address whether the National Guard will remain in the subways. In September, Hochul said the National Guard would remain for “months to come.”
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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