"Debate Over National Guard's Role in NYC Subway Security"
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of National Guard soldiers to patrol the city's subway system and check riders' bags, but later ordered that soldiers at bag-check stations would not carry long guns. This decision was met with mixed reactions, with some expressing relief at the ban on long guns, while others criticized the deployment as an unnecessary overreaction. The move comes amid concerns about subway safety, with Mayor Eric Adams previously deploying additional police officers following a spike in major crimes. Governor Hochul's decision has drawn criticism from public officials and members of her own party, with some labeling it as a ham-fisted and authoritarian response.
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