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.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks expanded involuntary commitment laws over violent crimes on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more people with mental health struggles into treatment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to tackle subway violence and mental health crisis in New York City
The governor said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated mental illness.
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state's involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment, following a series of violent crimes in the New York City subway system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary mental health commitments, a decision she said was driven by the recent subway attacks.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped for ‘tone-deaf’ tweet about improved subway safety after sleeping straphanger fatally lit on fire
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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 ...
'Delusional' NYC politicians called out by Guardian Angels founder over subway violence: 'Slap in the face'
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Hochul touts New York subway safety same day as ‘barbaric’ crimes occur
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) celebrated efforts to combat crime in New York City’s subway system on the same weekend several “barbaric” crimes occurred there. Two people were stabbed at a ...