Guardian Angels Resume Subway Patrols in NYC

New York City's subway system has experienced a surge in violence, prompting the return of the Guardian Angels patrols after a homeless woman was allegedly murdered in a fire on December 22. Recent incidents include multiple stabbings and assaults, leading local politicians to criticize state and city leadership for failing to ensure public safety. The Guardian Angels, founded in 1979, aim to provide an unarmed presence in the subway to deter crime and assist vulnerable individuals, a response to the lack of adequate policing in the transit system. Curtis Sliwa, the group's founder, highlighted the urgency of their mission, as transit crime statistics show a shocking increase in felony assaults and subway murders this year. The return of the Angels has been met with public approval, as many residents express gratitude for their presence amidst growing fears of violence. City officials have called for more effective measures to address the escalating crime rates rather than just increasing police visibility.