750 National Guard members and MTA police officers are now working on subways
Additional resources have been deployed to combat the problem
NYPD is conducting more bag checks at various stations across the system
Subway crime has surged
The recent increase in subway crime has led to the deployment of additional resources, including 750 National Guard members and MTA police officers. The NYPD is also conducting more bag checks at various stations across the system. However, some critics argue that these measures are not enough to combat the problem effectively.
Daniel Penny's attorney reacts to National Guard being deployed to NYC subway
The big question is how will the city utilize the resources that are pouring in underground to combat subway crime. One part of the plan is deploying 750 National Guard members, 250 New York State and MTA officers to flood the subway system.
Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller criticized Gov Hochul for not providing enough funding for police officers
Teams of transit cops fanned out at Barclays Center, waiting for scofflaw straphangers. Their main mission is engaging with acts of lawlessness such as jumping turnstiles, using drugs in the system, urinating in the system and other complaints received from riders.
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Daniel Penny's attorney reacts to National Guard being deployed to NYC subway: 'It's about time'
Gov. Kathy Hochul said anyone convicted of assaulting a passenger should be banned from riding city trains and buses for at least three years.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author states that the deployment of National Guard troops in New York City subways is about time without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
Governor Kathy Hochul released a five-point plan to combat subway crime in New York City
The big question is how will the city utilize the resources that are pouring in underground to combat subway crime. One part of the plan is deploying 750 National Guard members, 250 New York State and MTA officers to flood the subway system.
Police officials met Thursday with representatives from resources offered by Gov Hochul - MTA police, NY state police and National Guard to figure out how best to deploy them into the system.
Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller criticized Gov Hochul for not providing enough funding for police officers, saying they would have preferred $60 million from the Transit Authority instead of relying on state resources.
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The big question is how will the city utilize the resources that are pouring in underground to combat subway crime. One part of the plan is deploying 750 National Guard members, 250 New York State and MTA officers to flood the subway system.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Governor Hochul released a five-point plan to combat subway crime but does not provide any details about what these plans are or how they will be implemented. This creates an impression of substance without providing actual information. Secondly, the article quotes MTA Chair Janno Lieber saying that operations will expand to other stations, which contradicts the statement made by Governor Hochul earlier in the article that only big stations will have National Guard and state police presence initially. Thirdly, there is no mention of any scientific or peer-reviewed studies linking increased security measures with a reduction in subway crime. Lastly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'random checks' and 'flooding the subway system', which creates an impression of chaos and danger without providing actual facts.
The author claims that Governor Hochul released a five-point plan to combat subway crime but does not provide any details about what these plans are or how they will be implemented. This is deceptive because it gives the reader the impression that there is a comprehensive plan in place when no such information has been provided.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber says operations will expand to other stations, which contradicts Governor Hochul's earlier statement that only big stations will have National Guard and state police presence initially. This is deceptive because it creates an impression of consistency where there is none.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Governor Hochul releases a five-point plan and the NYPD ramps up more checks. This implies that her plan is effective without providing any evidence or data to support it. Additionally, there are multiple examples of inflammatory rhetoric used by police officials such as
The National Guard will not be checking bags.
NYPD Chief John Chell took to social media saying the transit system is not a war zone.
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The article is biased towards the idea that Governor Hochul's plan to deploy National Guard members and state troopers in New York City subways will be effective in combating crime. The author uses quotes from police officials and politicians to support this claim, but does not provide any evidence or statistics to back it up. Additionally, the article portrays the deployment of these resources as a positive step towards keeping New Yorkers safe.
Governor Kathy Hochul released a five-point plan
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said the National Guard is only in 'big stations' to start
The NYPD is ramping up more checks to 136 stations, covering nearly one-third of the system
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The National Guard and state troopers have a financial stake in the security industry, which could influence their coverage of the topic. Additionally, Governor Hochul's plan may be influenced by her political affiliations with certain groups or individuals who benefit from increased police presence on public transportation.
Governor Hochul's plan may be influenced by her political affiliations with certain groups or individuals who benefit from increased police presence on public transportation.
The article mentions that 'the National Guard and state troopers have been deployed to help keep New York City safe.' This suggests a financial stake in the security industry, which could influence their coverage of the topic.
There has been plenty of violence in the transit system since the beginning of the year, including attacks on MTA workers, passengers and subway performers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said anyone convicted of assaulting a passenger should be banned from riding city trains and buses for at least three years.
If this law is passed it would be hard for police officers to determine who's breaking the ban unless they are stopped in connection to a new crime or violation.
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Some advocates say that proposal is off the rails.
If the law is passed, it would be hard for police officers to determine who's breaking the ban unless they are stopped in connection to a new crime or violation.
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) executive director Donna Lieberman spoke with NY1 inside the bustling Union Square subway station in Manhattan and said that Gov. Hochul can't just ban people from the subway, as there needs to be a legal basis for it.
Gov. Hochul is proposing to amend state law this session within the coming weeks to allow judges to ban anyone convicted of violence against another passenger.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that there has been plenty of violence in the transit system without providing any context or statistics to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Gov. Kathy Hochul as saying anyone convicted of assaulting a passenger should be banned from riding city trains and buses for at least three years, but fails to mention that such a ban already exists for those who attack MTA workers. This creates the impression that the governor is proposing something new when in fact it has been in place for some time. Thirdly, the author quotes Donna Lieberman of the New York Civil Liberties Union as saying that banning people from mass transit will prevent them from getting assistance they need to be productive citizens, but fails to mention that such assistance is already available through various organizations and programs. This creates the impression that banning people from mass transit is the only solution when in fact there are other options available.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that there has been plenty of violence in the transit system without providing any context or statistics to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal without providing any evidence or reasoning for why it is necessary or effective. Additionally, the author quotes Donna Lieberman and Rob DeLeon as saying that the ban on mass transit use would prevent people from getting assistance they need to be productive citizens, but this statement is not supported by any data or research. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction of the subway system as being both dangerous and necessary for transportation.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said anyone convicted of assaulting a passenger should be banned from riding city trains and buses for at least three years.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'off the rails'. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from Donna Lieberman that reflect her opposition to the proposal.
“As a matter of public policy, it’s kind of nuts to ban people from the subways because what does it mean? It means you can’t get to see your family perhaps, you can’t get to your job perhaps, you can’t get to your doctor's appointment,”
If the law is passed, it would be hard for police officers to determine who's breaking the ban, unless the person is stopped in connection to a new crime or violation
Rob DeLeon served 10 years behind bars and is now the deputy CEO for The Fortune Society, an organization that helps formerly incarcerated individuals. He believes banning people from mass transit will prevent them from getting the assistance they need to be productive citizens.
The governor admits that law is rarely used
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The article discusses a proposed ban on individuals convicted of assaulting passengers from riding city trains and buses for at least three years. The author has personal relationships with several people mentioned in the article including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Donna Lieberman and Rob DeLeon which could compromise their ability to act objectively.
The governor can't just ban people from the subway, that's not the way the system works. You have to have a law, a legal basis to do that,
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of banning people from the subway. The article quotes Donna Lieberman stating that it is not legal to ban people from the subway without a law and legal basis.
