Hochul Pushes Through Cameras In Every NYC Train Car

New York City’s subway system is now under constant surveillance after the completion of a camera installation project in all train cars, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. She said the effort would help law enforcement resolve crimes more effectively while addressing rising violence.

Hochul linked the violence to untreated mental illness and decades of neglect in mental health services and housing. She has proposed reforms to expand the criteria for involuntary commitment to help individuals receive proper care before they pose a risk to public safety.

The governor highlighted additional measures to improve transit safety, including deploying 250 more National Guard members to subway patrols in December. The deployment brought the total number of troops to 1,000.

Recent subway crimes have underscored the urgency of these efforts. Hochul referenced incidents like the trial of Daniel Penny, who intervened during a confrontation with a homeless man, and the tragic death of a woman set on fire by an illegal immigrant.

Hochul has called for greater focus on mental health as a root cause of the violence, stating that laws must be updated to address gaps in care. She noted that hospitals are currently limited in their ability to intervene unless individuals pose an immediate risk.

The surveillance camera project was completed as part of a broader strategy to enhance safety and support law enforcement in combating transit crimes.

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