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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
After a slow start in NYS, number of legal cannabis stores skyrocket, Hochul says
The number of legal cannabis stores have skyrocketed from about 80 in early 2024 to 275 by the end of the year, Gov. Hochul ...
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 ...
Hochul seeks to change standard for involuntary commitment to hospital
Kathy Hochul, citing recent incidents of violence in New York City’s subway system, on Friday announced that she will include ...
Gov. Hochul vetoed Grieving Families Act a third time. What to know.
Gov. Hochul vetoed Grieving Families Act a third time, citing cost concerns. Lawyers assert she prioritized big business over ...
Hochul Installs New Leader at Prison Where Inmate Was Fatally Beaten
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York moved to try to contain the fallout from the death of Robert Brooks, in which 14 corrections ...
Gov. Hochul must play hardball with lawmakers to protect NYers from madmen
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing the Legislature to address the terror and mayhem from random violence by the mentally ill — but ...
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Hochul renews push for involuntary commitment legislation
Kathy Hochul is reiterating her efforts to make it easier to involuntarily commit and treat people with severe mental illness ...
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Hochul says 2025 is the year to change involuntary commitment laws
Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary ...
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 treat dangerous mentally ill New Yorkers — but critics quickly ...