Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams increase police in NYC subway just weeks before Election Day

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will increase police presence on New York City's subway system, just weeks before she faces an election in which crime has been a major weakness.

"My number one priority as Governor is keeping New Yorkers safe in the streets, in their homes, in their schools, and on the subway, and we will do whatever it takes to make our subways safer for riders," Hochul said at a Saturday event announcing the police ramp-up. "Our expanded subway safety strategy of Cops, Cameras, and Care will crack down on subway crime, help those experiencing homelessness get the support they need to get out of the system and alleviate concerns of riders to ensure New Yorkers feel safer throughout the subway system." Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders

The move comes as police sentiment against Hochul and other leading democrats is at a severe low, with record-breaking numbers of police resigning in 2022. Police unions have complained of a lack of support from both city and state leaders, as well as policies that prevent them from apprehending criminals.