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| Hochul deploys hundreds of National Guard members to NYC subway system |
| 2024-12-19 |
| [FoxNews] NY governor says the deployment of 750 soldiers makes 'a psychological difference' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that hundreds of National Guard members have been deployed to patrol the New York City subway system this holiday season. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Hochul confirmed that 750 National Guard members and 250 members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police were recently sent to guard New York City train stations. "It's clear to me, as I've heard from many people, that the presence of the National Guard has made not just a physical difference, but a psychological difference in how they feel about safety," Hochul said. "When people see a person in uniform… even our National Guard, they feel more secure." Hochul previously unveiled her five-point subway safety plan in March, when she deployed 750 members of the National Guard to assist the New York Police Department (NYPD) with bag searches at entrances to busy train stations. “ When I saw a spike [in crime]… I knew that we needed to quickly stabilize and ensure that we didn't start ending up in the wrong direction once again," Hochul said. "A lot of people didn't think would make a difference, and I'm incredibly proud of these individuals in uniform here with me today." Hochul also touted a decrease in subway crime during the press conference on Wednesday. In March, the Democrat predicted that her plans would create a "deterrent effect." "For people who are thinking about bringing a gun or knife on the subway, at least this creates a deterrent effect," Hochul said at the time. "They might be thinking, ‘You know what, it just may just not be worth it because I listened to the mayor and I listened to the governor, and they have a lot more people who are going to be checking my bags.’" The decision comes as New York City officials continue to fight violent crime in the Big Apple. Earlier in December, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report found that, in New York City alone, there are 58,000 illegal migrants who are convicted of or facing criminal charges. Of the 58,626 criminal migrants, 1,153 are "suspected or known gang members," the report added. Hochul previously received criticism for the move to add National Guard members to the subways. On an episode of "Outnumbered," Fox News co-host Emily Compagno called the move "too little, too late." Related: Kathy Hochul 12/12/2024 State of emergency declared, treacherous travel reported as lake-effect snowstorm blasts Great Lakes Kathy Hochul 12/03/2024 New York Democrats Draft Plan to Protect Criminal Migrants Kathy Hochul 11/17/2024 From Dinner With Donald Trump: We have not forgotten you. Hold on. Justice is coming Related: National Guard: 2024-12-18 Finally some real facts on the Ft. Gordon Shooting National Guard: 2024-12-18 Liz Cheney Referred For Criminal Investigation For Witness Tampering Related to J6 ''Star Witness'' Cassidy Hutchinson National Guard: 2024-12-17 Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: December 16, 2024 |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #5 Literally a shit hole. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2024-12-19 20:48 |
| #4 @2&3 What makes you think the National Guard is going to be armed? I'd be very surprised if they are issued firearms and live ammo. |
| Posted by: Chantry 2024-12-19 20:01 |
| #3 ^ easing into Martial Law. Getting ready for Jan 20, with already deployed troops. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-12-19 10:29 |
| #2 Looking at this in different way. Now we have armed military monitoring our travels. Why not hire more civilian NYC transit police? |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-12-19 08:43 |
| #1 New York City officials continue to fight violent crime in the Big Apple NYC Mayor Eric Adams believes federal charges against him are politically motivated: 'Did not break the law' |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-12-19 06:14 |