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 ...
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Garbage, dirty conditions plague commuters at busy Brooklyn subway station
Hours after CBS News New York reached out to the Department of Sanitation, DSNY workers cleaned up the sidewalk and replaced the baskets to rodent resistant ones. Both DSNY and MTA say the area ...
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 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 ...
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Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to tackle subway violence and mental health crisis in New York City
The governor said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated mental illness.
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 ...
New York police identify the woman a man set on fire on the subway
The New York City Police Department identified the sleeping woman a man set on fire while aboard the subway last week.
NY governor eyes changes to involuntary commitment standards amid surge in transit crime
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in ...
Man shoved onto subway tracks and critically injured as New York prepares for New Year’s Eve
Police say a man has been shoved onto New York City subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train and is critically injured.