Half of NYC subway cams not working

NEW YORK, NY -  About half of the 4,313 security cameras installed along New York City's subways are not working.

At the same time, the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority has also been forced to cut officers who patrol major bridges and tunnels.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday said the MTA needs more funding -- but a plan that would've eliminated most of the agency's problems was turned down by Albany lawmakers.

MTA officials say safety and security of riders is the top priority. They say a total of 2,270 of the cameras are working and another 900 will be operational by June. Overall, crime is down in the subways, even as ridership increases.