New York's Big Push for Safer Streets and Subways

New York is stepping up its game to make streets and subways safer. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $77 million boost to subway safety. This money will go towards more police patrols, platform barriers, and a special program called SCOUT. SCOUT teams up mental health experts with police to help people in crisis get the care they need. But that's not all. Hochul also wants to crack down on "super speeders. " These are drivers who keep getting caught by speed cameras. The plan is to make them install special tech in their cars. This tech will stop them from speeding. It's all part of a pilot program to see if this works.The governor also talked about expanding the Second Avenue subway. She wants to extend it along 125th Street in Harlem. This would add three new stations and make it easier for people to get around. Plus, she promised $50 million to upgrade Jamaica Station in Queens. This busy hub needs a major update to make transfers smoother. Hochul also took a shot at former President Trump. She said New York won't back down on congestion pricing for lower Manhattan. This pricing is meant to reduce traffic and pollution. Hochul made it clear that the plan is staying put. All these changes are aimed at making life better for New Yorkers. From safer subways to smoother train rides, the city is working hard to improve. But will these plans work? Only time will tell. For now, it's good to see the government taking action.