Subway assaults rise as overall crime remains low

There have been several subway safety plans over the past few years, including last year’s addition of 1,000 State and MTA Police and National Guard members, as well as 1,000 more NYPD officers to the subway.

This year, an additional 750 officers have been on the platforms, with 350 riding every overnight train. Some New Yorkers say their presence makes people feel safe.

“I mean, I love to see cops,” rider Ara Peters said. “It always makes you feel a little bit better.”…

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