Eric Adams: “New York lawmakers have now come to a deal.”

“Brand new report shows most New Yorkers are in favor of removing the mentally ill off streets and subways in order to give them the help that they need. New York lawmakers have now come to a deal. The tentative agreement made with state lawmakers also includes lowering the standard for involuntary commitments of mentally ill people.” (03:06–03:09)

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