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.
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.
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,
Subway violence has Gov. Hochul looking to change laws about involuntary commitment
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.
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
Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from ...
Man shoved onto New York subway tracks and critically injured
Police say a man has been shoved onto New York City subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train and is critically injured.
Man shoved onto New York subway tracks on New Year’s Eve in critical condition
A man was pushed onto subway tracks in New York City on New Year's Eve as a train approached, but survived his brush with ...
If You Haven’t Been To New York City Since The Pandemic, There’s Been A Big Change To The Subway That You Will Love
When visiting New York City in 2025, you will have a much easier time getting on the subway, as the MetroCard has been ...
Police ID woman set on fire in shocking incident on New York City subway car
Officials identified the woman who was burned to death inside a New York City subway train on Dec. 22 as 57-year-old Debrina ...
Welcome to the Congestion Zone: New York Toll Program Is Set to Begin
After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take ...
Riders reminisce as New York retires iconic subway cars
The MTA said that it will soon retire its R46 fleet. Riders say they will miss the iconic train cars with yellow and orange ...
Man charged with attempted murder after New York subway shoving
A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and assault charges after he allegedly pushed another man onto New York City subway ...
Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a New Jersey address, according to NYPD. Kawam died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while ...
Growing safety fears among New York subway riders after wave of attacks
A series of violent attacks on New York's subways, the largest system in the country, has caused increased fears among riders. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.