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The Contradictory Safety Narrative of New York City Subways

As New York City grapples with issues of public safety and crime in its subway system, recent events have highlighted a stark contrast between official assertions of safety and the lived experiences of city residents.

Last year, crime in New York City was reported to be 12.5% lower than in 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these statistics, high-profile violent incidents have deeply affected public perception. Residents are left questioning whether the subway system is truly safe or if they’d simply become victims of the media's sensationalism.