The Trump administration has issued a warning to New York City’s transit authority, urging them to lower crime rates in the subway system to avoid potential cuts to federal funding. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stressed the importance of taking swift action to enhance public safety. While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has reported a decline in crime, the federal government continues to express unease. The looming threat of financial penalties could have severe implications for the city’s transit infrastructure and the thousands of commuters who rely on it daily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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