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Transportation Secretary Threatens MTA Over Crime Data Deadline

3/19/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stern warning to New York's MTA, demanding comprehensive crime data by March 31 or face federal funding cuts. With public safety at stake, he stressed the urgency for enhanced safety measures, despite the MTA's report of a 40% crime drop since 2020. Commuters' safety hangs in the balance.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stern warning to New York's MTA, demanding comprehensive crime data by March 31 or face federal funding cuts. With public safety at stake, he stressed the urgency for enhanced safety measures, despite the MTA's report of a 40% crime drop since 2020. Commuters' safety hangs in the balance.