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Hochul Unveils $77M Subway Safety Boost and Upgrades

1/14/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced in the January 13, 2026 State of the State address a $77 million subway safety funding increase.
The funding will enhance police patrols and support mental health initiatives in the subway.
Hochul pledged $50 million to modernize Jamaica Station, which has not been upgraded in 23 years, to improve transfers among the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), subway lines, and JFK AirTrain.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced in the January 13, 2026 State of the State address a $77 million subway safety funding increase.
The funding will enhance police patrols and support mental health initiatives in the subway.
Hochul pledged $50 million to modernize Jamaica Station, which has not been upgraded in 23 years, to improve transfers among the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), subway lines, and JFK AirTrain.