Tag: ill
Overwhelming number of New Yorkers support changes to take mentally ill off streets, subways: poll
A recent poll conducted in New York City revealed that nearly 90% of voters support the expansion of…
Gov. Hochul must do much more to get violent mentally ill off streets
Governor Kathy Hochul's recent announcement of expanding involuntary commitment is a step towards public safety in New York,…
Florida shopper nearly kidnapped at Orlando Walmart by knife-wielding sex offender: ‘I’ll slice your throat’
A Florida woman was almost kidnapped at knifepoint in the parking lot of an Orlando Walmart. Veronica Jones…
NYC councilman warns of ‘disaster’ after jail beds for mentally ill slashed
An NYC lawmaker has raised concerns about a potential "disaster" for the city due to a significant reduction…
Revolving door for mentally ill vagrants puts all New Yorkers in danger
The Broken System: Mentally Ill Offenders on the Streets Retired NYPD detective and John Jay College adjunct professor…