Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and MTA Chair Janno Lieber spoke with FOX 5 NY about the recent drop in transit crime in New York City and what they're doing to keep the city's rails safe.
Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and MTA Chair Janno Lieber descended the stairs of the station to announce some good news to New Yorkers - transit crime has dropped by over 9% last month compared to last year, marking the second consecutive month that crime has declined in the subway system. Overall subway index crime is down by 19.4% so far this year.
"It’s about having the visible uniform presence here at the turnstile, having people come in and letting them see the officers, engage with them as well," NYPD Commissioner Sewell explained. Mayor Adams also discussed his plans to boost ridership, which involve keeping the trains clean and ensuring that those struggling with mental illness receive proper care.
The mayor also acknowledged criticism of his plan to involuntarily remove those on the subway who seem unable to care for themselves and taking them to a hospital for evaluation. Some of this criticism stems from the fact that there are not enough psychiatric beds in hospitals and that many of these long-term programs have waitlists that stretch years.
MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber and NYCT President Richard Davey participate in the inaugural ride of the first R211A subway to enter customer service, from 207 St on the A line on Friday, Mar 10, 2023.
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