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.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary mental health commitments, a decision she said was driven by the recent subway attacks.

When visiting New York City in 2025, you will have a much easier time getting on the subway, as the MetroCard has been replaced by a new tap-and-go system.

Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from three in 2019 to at least 11 in 2024. Also in 2024, people were pushed to the tracks at least 25 times compared with 20 times in 2019.

Fierce' Linda Rosa managed to force some of her attackers facedown on the floor 'like rams' before they ran off - after they attempted to steal her purse as she was going to church