New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment.
To curb NYC subway violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks to expand mental health laws
The move comes after several high-profile violent incidents in the New York City subway system, including the death of a woman who was set on fire.
Subway crimes prompt Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to N.Y.'s involuntary commitment laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Amid shocking crimes on NYC subways, Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for expanding involuntary commitments
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday she’d introduce legislation to the state budget that would make it easier to involuntarily commit those suffering from mental illness to hospitals, citing an uptick in violent crimes on the NYC subway system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to tackle subway violence and mental health crisis in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is unveiling a new plan to help combat violent crimes in the city's subway system and to address the mental health crisis. She said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated mental illness.
Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
Inside the recent spate of attacks on the New York City subway that have left commuters on edge
Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from ...
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