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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.
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. Hochul pushes for expanding involuntary commitments
Gov. 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.
Hochul to push for involuntarily hospitalizing more severely mentally ill amid rash of subway violence
Amid a recent spate in headline-grabbing subway violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday vowed to pursue action that will make it easier for authorities to involuntarily hospitalize severely mentally ill individuals who are often behind such incidents.
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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 ...
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 ...
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On Politics: This year will make or break Kathy Hochul
This will be the year that makes or breaks Kathy Hochul’s political career.
Hochul seeks to change standard for involuntary commitment to hospital
Hochul seeks to change standards for involuntary commitment to hospital as violent acts on New York City subways continue.
New York Becomes First State to Offer Paid Prenatal Leave
The policy provides 20 hours of paid leave per year for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments.
New York Gov. Hochul urges upstate residents to prepare for lake effect snow surge this weekend
I encourage everyone to monitor your local forecast and stay alert as conditions can rapidly change or worsen," Hochul said.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Climate Superfund bill in what’s seen as a national milestone
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act into law, making New York the second state in the country ...
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New York secures $32 million federal grant to cut carbon emissions in transportation projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has been awarded a $32 ...
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 ...