Spectrum News November 18, 2022
To begin helping New Yorkers struggling with acute mental health challenges, including those sleeping on the subway, the city’s public advocate seeks what he calls a holistic response.
“It is vital to envision and enact what actually address the roots of public safety, including mental health,” Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said.
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