"National Guard and Police Deployed to Combat Subway Crimes in NYC"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops and state troopers to address crime in the New York City subway system following a string of high-profile incidents. The plan includes stationing law enforcement at busy subway stations to check bags for weapons, a move that has raised concerns about racial profiling. The increased police presence is part of a five-point plan that also includes funding for mental health workers and proposals to ban people with criminal records from riding the subway. While some riders support the plan, others express anxiety about potential harassment and over-policing.