Amid rising concerns over crime in New York City's subway system, Governor Kathy Hochul has taken decisive action by deploying National Guard members to train stations in an effort to enhance safety and security for commuters. This move comes in response to a series of attacks on subway riders, captured in photos and surveillance videos, that have sparked fear and alarm among the public.
Transit leaders in Chicago have expressed a desire to see a similar deployment of National Guard members in their city, citing a lack of deterrence from current law enforcement efforts. The leader of Chicago's largest transit union highlighted instances where criminals openly defy the system, demonstrating a brazen disregard for consequences.
