Hochul Criticized for Subway Safety Claims Amid Tragedy

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced widespread criticism after posting a tweet celebrating improvements in subway safety, coinciding with a tragic incident where a woman was set on fire and killed on a Brooklyn train. Hochul touted the deployment of National Guard troops and installation of cameras on subway cars as measures reducing crime and increasing ridership. However, the timing of her tweet, coming just hours after the violent death of a passenger and a separate fatal stabbing incident in Queens, was labeled as 'tone-deaf' by critics across the political spectrum. Critics like Rep. Ritchie Torres and others highlighted the apparent disconnect between the governor's claims and the reality of subway violence. The suspect in the fatal immolation, identified as a Guatemalan migrant, was arrested, further intensifying the backlash against Hochul's perceived insensitivity. The incident underscored ongoing concerns about crime and safety in New York City's transit system.