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Governor Hochul’s Plan to Increase Police Presence in the Subway
NEW YORK (WABC) —
Governor Kathy Hochul’s push to increase the number of police officers in the subway is a very big deal for New Yorkers, including Mayor Eric Adams.
Mayor Adams Supports Increased Police Presence
The mayor joined Eyewitness News on Thursday to discuss a number of key city issues, including the planned increase in police presence.
Mayor Adams called the move to have two officers on every subway train at night “so important,” calling the omni-presence of the blue uniform as a comfort to passengers.
Other City Issues Discussed by Mayor Adams
The mayor also discussed the issue of mental health in the city, and the money being allocated to help give those individuals the care they need.
Mayor Adams expressed uncertainty about attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
Meeting with President-elect Trump
Shortly after his interview, it was revealed that Mayor Adams will be meeting with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss New Yorkers’ priorities.
The subject of the meeting is not clear at this time, but Mayor Adams is willing to work with Trump’s incoming administration.
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