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Subway Safety and City Reform Face New Accountability Tests
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 7 min
A subway killing and record police response times put public safety systems under the microscope, while the MTA, NYCHA and City Council face concrete tests of whether reform means better service, tenant access and accountability.
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A subway killing and record police response times put public safety systems under the microscope, while the MTA, NYCHA and City Council face concrete tests of whether reform means better service, tenant access and accountability.
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