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Metro-North, LIRR see historic decline in crime, NY state says

Officials say major felonies on Metro-North, the LIRR and Staten Island railway are down more than 20% so far this year.

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Oct 27, 2026, 12:44 PM

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority riders are seeing a sharp drop in crime, according to New York state officials.

Officials say major felonies on Metro-North, the LIRR and Staten Island railway are down more than 20% so far this year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says that's lowest in the last four years.

Leaders are crediting increased police patrols, expanded camera coverage and new technology that helps train crews share security information in real time.

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