"NYC Subway Riders Grapple with National Guard Deployment Amid Rising Crime"

New York City subway riders express concerns and fear over Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to deploy the National Guard and state police to check bags, with some viewing it as a political move rather than a public safety measure. While Hochul argues that the presence of armed forces is meant to deter crime and reassure riders, critics argue that it perpetuates racial discrimination and fails to address underlying issues. The move comes amid heightened anxieties around subway crime, but some question its necessity as crime statistics have started to trend downward.