The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment Posted on March 29, 2023 by Elena Burnett in NPR Some officials in Democratic-led jurisdictions around the country are pushing to use involuntary commitment as a tool to tackle a surge in homelessness. We hear what officials in New York City, California and Portland, Oregon are proposing – and some of ..Read More
MTA will fine you up to $50 for sitting too long at Grand Central Madison Posted on March 27, 2023 by Ben Brachfeld in Am Ny The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is itching for riders to come to the brand-new Grand Central Madison terminal, but those who plop down on a bench for too long risk being handed a fine of up to $50. Read more… ..Read More
MTA board to vote on 90-minute bench limits at Grand Central Madison Posted on March 27, 2023 by Catalina Gonella in Gotamist Commuters and visitors lucky enough to find a bench at the recently opened Grand Central Madison station will only get to sit down for an hour-and-a-half. Read more… ..Read More
Do bedrooms need window? Mayor Adams floats controversial office-to-apartment conversions Posted on March 22, 2023 by David Brand in Gothamist Mayor Eric Adams opened a new window into his vision for building New York City out of the current housing crisis, with a riff on “dormitory” style accommodations generating a fair amount of backlash from fellow New Yorkers. Read more… ..Read More
Despite new directive, NYPD isn’t transporting more people with mental illness to the hospital Posted on March 20, 2023 by Matt Katz in Gothamist Months after ordering the NYPD to involuntarily transport to the hospital a broader range of people displaying signs of mental illness, police officials revealed Monday that officers are actually transporting fewer people than before. Read more… ..Read More
Lawmakers Aren’t Sure Their Own Plan to Build More Housing Will Work Posted on March 20, 2023 by Sam Mellins in NYS Focus The legislature signed on to Hochul’s goal of 800,000 new homes. But they aren’t confident their plan can get there. Read more… ..Read More
Opinion: Forced Hospitalization is the Wrong Approach to Mental Health Posted on March 20, 2023 by Joshua Budhu in City Limits “This policy, while likely formed with good intent, is short-sighted and places more strain on a system that is close to breaking. It also shifts focus and continues to villainize individuals who need help, rather than providing the resources that they despe ..Read More
How Do People Released From Prison Find Housing? Posted on March 20, 2023 by John J. Lennon in The New York Times Kevin Brooks hopes he won’t have to go to a homeless shelter. In 1999, Mr. Brooks and four others were convicted of murder, and he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Read more… ..Read More
Op-Ed: Queens tenants need good cause protections Posted on March 17, 2023 by Catalina Cruz and Theo Oshiro in QNS Every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live. No tenant should be worried about whether their landlord will evict them next month or if their rent will increase to an unconscionable amount without notice. But that’s precisely the reality facing ..Read More
