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.
Hochul unveils vague plan to tackle NYC mental health crisis as subway violence plagues city
Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged Friday to stop the runaway train of subway violence by making it easier to involuntarily commit and treat dangerous mentally ill New Yorkers — but critics quickly
State mental health funding expires, advocates seeking help through lawmakers
It’s important to start finding the root instead of just letting it go and saying oh that’s just kids. Being able to help someone grow and hold on to the good, that’s the goal."
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
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.
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