Hochul seeks $154 million to boost NYPD presence on overnight subway trains

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking $154 million to fund a surge of NYPD officers on overnight subway trains. Currently, only half of the necessary funds are secured, with the remaining $77 million requested in her budget plan. The surge, which began this week, will deploy 300 officers to patrol overnight trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The first wave includes about 100 officers on select subway lines, with plans to expand their presence. Despite the funding uncertainty, the initiative has started, following a rise in subway violence. A recent attack on a subway train highlighted the need for increased security measures.