Zohran Mamdani: “Chavez has lived with schizophrenia for many years.”

“So, over the weekend, as you said, I spoke with the Chakraborty family and I visited Chavez in the hospital. And there is no family should have to endure this kind of pain. Chavez has lived with schizophrenia for many years. and this situation underscores just how urgently we need a different and more effective mental health response system that will be safer for New Yorkers who struggle with mental health concerns for their families and for police officers.” (38:01–38:05)

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