Spate of subway crimes prompts Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to N.Y.'s involuntary commitment standards
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.
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violent subway crimes
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.
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, citing an uptick in violent crimes on the NYC subway system.
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.
Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime
It took police more than a week to publicly identify 57-year-old Debrina Kawam as the woman who was fatally set on fire in a ...
Subway Violence Stubbornly Defies All Efforts to Quell It
A string of attacks has riders devising their own strategies to stay safe, even after years of official efforts to make New ...
Man killed by Brooklyn subway train, causing rush hour delays on No. 3 and 4 lines
The unidentified victim was struck by the train at the Sutter Ave.-Rutland station near E. 98th St. in Brownsville about 7:45 ...
Man Seriously Injured After Being Shoved in Front of Oncoming NYC Subway Train, Person in Custody
The victim was able to miraculously survive the treacherous push because of the way he fell, authorities said.
Victim in Subway Shoving Suffered a Broken Skull and Other Injuries
The suspect, Kamel Hawkins, has been charged with attempted murder and was arraigned on Wednesday morning. The victim, Joseph ...
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 ...
Police identify 57-year-old woman as the victim of NYC fatal subway burning
The woman who was killed when a man intentionally set fire to her while she was sleeping on a New York City subway train ...
Debrina Kawam: Police Identify Woman Burned to Death on NYC Subway
The New York Police Department ( NYPD) on Tuesday announced they identified the woman who died after being set on fire while ...
Man pushed onto NYC subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
A man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year's Eve is expected to make a ...
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New York City Is Getting Rid of Its Iconic Orange and Yellow Subway Cars
After half a century, New York City is retiring its iconic orange and yellow subway cars. This year, the Metropolitan ...