NY lawmakers ‘close’ on Hochul plan to expand involuntary commitment — as back-to-back bloody attacks rattle NYC

Albany lawmakers are nearing a deal on expanding involuntary commitment laws — a key plank in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to tackle New York City’s mental health crisis. State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters Tuesday that negotiations have moved beyond an impasse, but details have yet to be locked down. “I think involuntary is...

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