New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment. The announcement Friday comes after a series of violent crimes in the New York City subway system.
Hochul proposes mental health law to curb violent NYC subway crime
Following a series of violent subway crimes allegedly committed by individuals with mental health issues, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed new legislation to improve access to mental health assistance.
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.
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,
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
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2 New Year's Day subway stabbings injure victims in New York City
In the first attack, a 30-year-old man was stabbed in the head, side, and hips on the southbound platform of the 110th St Cathedral Parkway station in Harlem at 9:26 a.m..
Man pushed onto New York City subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
The brother of a man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year’s Eve says ...
Woman set on fire on New York City subway identified by police
A woman who died after being set on fire on a New York City subway train this month was identified, according to police.
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Fans Express Concern for Chris Olsen After TikToker Witnesses 'So Scary' New Year's Day Attack
Olsen recounted the terrifying incident, which allegedly happened on the New York City subway, in a social media video.