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Hochul Sends in the Troops: State Police, National Guard to Do Subway Bag Checks

By NewBlackVoices on March 6, 2024 New York City

NYPD officers set up a bag check at Union Square, April 14, 2022. Credit: Jose Martinez/THE CITY By Jose Martinez | March 6, 2024 Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the latest in a series of subway safety initiatives, placing MTA police officers, state troopers and 750 National Guard members at some of the city’s busiest stations […]

Better Mass Transit System: Safer, Faster, and More Affordable

By NewBlackVoices on April 28, 2022 New York City

Photo Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA By Manuel Holguin As the COVID-19 pandemic forced New York City into a lockdown, it became a risk, not only to people but to businesses and services, such as the MTA. Two years ago, during the pandemic, the MTA carried only about 10% of its regular riders. Now, […]