It’s been nearly 2 weeks since the city and state launched a new multi-pronged effort to reduce crime in the subways, amid an uptick in assaults. It’s called the Subway Safety Plan. And Mayor Eric Adams says it’s also a coordinated effort with the state to help homeless people who take shelter in the subways. 

"The system is not made to be housing, it’s made to be transportation," Adams said.

WNYC’s Stephen Nessen went out on a recent night this week to see how the plan is playing out, and what challenges the city faces.