NYPD begin overnight patrols of subway

Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
Gov. Kathy Hochul is still scrambling to lock down money for her $154 million surge of NYPD on overnight subway trains, even as the first wave of cops hit the tunnels this week. Only half the cash needed for the six-month surge is lined up — and Hochul asked for the remaining $77 million in the budget plan she unveiled Tuesday.
Overnight subway trains now being patrolled by NYPD officers via state-funded program
Uniformed cops on trains began rolling out Monday night, and eventually two officers will ride every train running between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., the department said.
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.
NYPD begins increasing patrols on overnight subways
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to bolster subway safety has begun with 2,500 police officers patrolling platforms and trains.
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.
NYPD starting first wave of overnight subway patrols as part of Hochul safety plan
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday during her State of the State address a new plan to increase subway safety in New York City, including new infrastructure improvements and increased police presence on trains.
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