Rising concern over violent subway incidents and untreated severe mental illness on city streets has turned New York City’s mayoral race into a direct clash over how aggressively the government should intervene.
The leading candidates propose sharply different visions on the role of law enforcement, mental health workers, and shelter strategy.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is campaigning on a technocratic expansion plan, promising 600 new supportive housing units per year and a centralized street engagement unit to coordinate outreach.
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