During a committee hearing, a Manhattan congressmember and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation exchanged accusations regarding subway crime. Jerold Nadler contested Sean Duffy's claims that crime was surging in the subway, emphasizing that overall crime, including major offenses, had declined. Nadler argued that Duffy was misrepresenting data and ignoring statistics that indicate improved safety. Duffy cited a recent increase in assaults as evidence of danger. The exchange escalated to shouting, highlighting the deep divide in perspectives on subway safety amid conflicting data.
Overall subway crime statistics show a 3% decrease from last year and an 8% drop from 2019, countering claims of increased danger in the subway system.
Nadler accused Duffy of ignoring data and misrepresenting the facts to portray the subway as more dangerous than it is, despite evidence of declining crime rates.
Duffy pointed to a spike in assault cases as a justification for his statements, stating that there is a surge in subway crime, contrary to police data.
The heated exchange revealed both Congressmember Nadler and Secretary Duffy standing firm on their opposing views about subway safety and crime statistics.
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