New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reached a budget deal aimed at increasing public safety in the city's subways. As part of the agreement, the New York Police Department (NYPD) will see a boost in patrols, with more officers deployed to high-crime areas and subway stations. The deal also includes a significant expansion of outreach services to help mentally ill individuals who often find themselves in crisis situations on the city's subway system. The initiative, which has been years in the making, aims to provide these vulnerable individuals with the support and resources they need to avoid conflicts with law enforcement and receive the proper care they require.
Hochul budget deal to boost NYPD patrols, expand outreach to mentally ill on NYC subways Yahoo News New Zealand
