"NYC Subway Bag Checkpoints: National Guard Prohibited from Carrying Long Guns"
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has banned the use of long guns by National Guard troops deployed to conduct bag checks at subway stations in response to rising crime rates. The deployment of 750 troops armed with military-grade rifles had sparked controversy and criticism, with concerns about militarizing the subway system. Hochul defended the deployment as part of a larger plan to address subway safety, citing a spike in subway crimes. The move comes amid a 13% increase in subway crime for the year, and Hochul's plan includes various measures such as increased law enforcement presence, installation of CCTV cameras, and mental health outreach teams.
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