Tag: mentally
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,…
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…