NYC traffic enforcement agents seek peace officer status under NYS bill
Traffic Enforcement Agents seek peace officer status to gain stronger legal protections after frequent on-duty assaults and underreporting of injuries.
NY lawmakers, transit union makes fresh push to enshrine 2-person subway crews
Transport Workers Union Local 100 is pushing state legislation to require two-person crews on NYC subway trains, citing safety and passenger assistance benefits, despite cost-saving pressure and prior gubernatorial veto.