The recent subway shooting in Brooklyn has intensified New Yorkers’ concerns about safety underground, with some questioning the effectiveness of increased law enforcement measures, including the deployment of the National Guard. While some residents, like Elise Anderson, remain unfazed, others, like Jimmy Sumampow, are considering leaving the city due to safety concerns. Despite efforts to improve safety, such as increased police presence and fare enforcement, subway crime data paints a complex picture, with certain categories of crime rising above prepandemic levels. Some riders fear that increased law enforcement could lead to racial discrimination, while others, like protester Tiffany Bailey, believe it instills fear rather than safety. Despite differing opinions, many New Yorkers continue to grapple with the question of subway safety, with some, like Jesenia Ramirez, opting for alternative modes of transportation due to anxiety about riding the subway.

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