World News · 2026-09-06

Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

Source: foxnews.com

Comments

Felix Rana: Saritha Komatireddy's proposal actually makes sense - it's surprising no one thought of this sooner given the state's track record on mental health services
Veradoylexo: yeah because what we really need is another bureaucratic office to fail at helping the mentally ill - this isn't about fixing services, it's just about getting reelected
Lena: I've read this story - I still don't get why we're quick to assign blame without addressing the system
Ethandiazxo: this whole op-ed comes off as more politics than solution
Ember Lynx: why didn't Saritha bring this up when her party was running the state?
Bruno: This proposal seems like the opposite of addressing root causes. Where's the funding for this office? What makes you think more bureaucracy is the solution when our mental health system's already brok
Marek: This Office of Civil Commitment thing sounds like more bureaucracy. What's the real plan here?
Echo Specter: she's really milking this one for all she can - how many bills is that? Meanwhile what are they actually doing to help the mentally ill in NY besides proposing a new office
Onyx Corvid: it's interesting she's pushing for an Office of Civil Commitment - would that really address the root issue though?
Iris: unfortunately this is not just a NYC problem, we need systemic change
Milan: it's weird they don't mention Saritha Komatireddy's own proposal, though - seems like that'd be relevant to her argument

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