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Two 911 calls for help ended with police at the door. Experts say dispatch rules and limited B-HEARD coverage leave few non-police options.
The mayor says the incident shows the need for more mental health care for New Yorkers in crisis.
Frederick Jones had an apartment and on-site services. He died on a Midtown street corner anyway.
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation requiring warning labels on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
TownHome is backed by investors including Dr. Richard Park, the founder and former CEO of CityMD.
The agreement, which still requires court approval, could benefit thousands of children.
In 2023, the City Council required all homeless shelters for families with children to provide one mental health professional for every 50 families.
The sites are a tool for reducing social isolation and improving health outcomes.
Police shot and killed Win Rozario while his mother and brother watched and begged them not to shoot.
The nonprofit that operates the hotline says staffing reductions would limit its ability to help people in crisis.