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.
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“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…