Gov. Hochul Deploys National Guardsmen, State Police to Combat NYC Subway Crime

When Ahmed El Galad, 60, reports to work as a teacher in New York City public schools, he takes the A train heading to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station on 175th Street. He’s been stopped there twice and searched by law enforcement. “They check me because I come in from New Jersey and there is a police station there,” Mr. El Galad told The Epoch Times at the Fulton Street subway station. “I don’t mind. I agree about that. It means they are keeping us safe.” Subway rider Ahmed El Galad agrees with Gov. Hochul’s decision to bring National Guardsman into the New York City subway system. (Courtesy of Juliette Fairley) New York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged at a press conference this week that many people don’t feel safe on the subway system and announced that, in response, the city is increasing bag checks....