CapCon: Hochul Targets Subway Safety, On The Bill

Plus, Hochul's going to Washington Thursday, a look at an annual fight over infrastructure funding, and an update on Daniel's Law.

Good afternoon — it’s Wednesday, and National Dentists Day.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON: Gov. Kathy Hochul has a new subway safety plan, but not everyone’s on board; Hochul’s off to Washington; an annual debate over local infrastructure funding, and On The Bill looks at disability leave.

🔨 Is Tomorrow a Session Day? No.

❄️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Rain, high 30s New York City: Rain, low 50s (National Weather Service)

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📝 CapCon Note

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(New York Governor’s Office)

🚆 Hochul’s Subway Safety Plan

🚨 Crime on the subway system in New York City dropped 15.4 percent in February compared to the same month last year, the New York City Police Department said Wednesday.

• They attribute that reduction to a surge of NYPD officers sent into the subway system, to prevent and address crime.

• Arrests in the transit system account for less than 2 percent of all major crimes committed in New York City, the NYPD said.

But Gov. Kathy HOCHUL is seeking to drive those numbers lower. She announced a five-point plan Wednesday that she said is targeted at safety on the subway.

“These brazen, heinous attacks on our subway system will not be tolerated,” Hochul said. “There’s a psychological impact. People worry they could be next.”

📝 Here’s what’s in the plan: