She finally saw the light. Gov. Kathy Hochul was forced to significantly acknowledge subway crime and mental illness in her policy-setting “State of the State” annual address Tuesday — but critics panned her proposals as largely “symbolic.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed Tuesday she wants police officers on every New York City overnight subway train for the next six months.

New York City’s subway system is about to see more police on its platforms and train cars as Governor Kathy Hochul ramps up security following recent violent attacks that have shaken riders.

An NYPD officer will be posted on every overnight subway train for the next six months under a new plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul to tackle rising transit violence. Hochul unveiled the subway police surge during her “State of the State” speech Tuesday in Albany – and said the state will pick up the tab.