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

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.

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