This comes as subway crimes
were reportedly up 65% compared to this time last year.
One instance happened last
month, in which a 40-year-old woman was killed after she was shoved in front of
an oncoming train in Times Square.
Adams says his new plan
involves increasing police within the transport systems as well as addressing
mental health concerns and homelessness.
He says homeless services and
Health Department workers will be at subway stations and other transit hubs to
engage with those who might need help.
Advocates from the New York
Coalition for the Homeless criticized the mayor’s plan, saying increasing
police won't address the mental health crisis they believe to be the root of
many attacks.