MTA, Union Leaders Call For More NYPD Officers To Patrol Subways After Off-Duty Conductor Nearly Blinded By Attacker

New York City NY

07 May, 2021

11:29 AM

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CBS New York May 7, 2021 Violence on the subway is becoming prevalent across New York City. While Mayor Bill de Blasio says it's safe, the MTA is making a plea to get more protection for riders, CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported Thursday. MTA conductor Gerard Sykes' face is bandaged. He's in the ICU at Jamaica Hospital. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.