Former Governor Andrew Cuomo released a comprehensive plan addressing New York City's mental health crisis, proposing strategies such as increased involuntary hospitalizations and a rise in psychiatric beds. His proposals largely echo those already introduced by current Mayor Eric Adams, prompting critiques from Adams' administration. Key components of Cuomo's plan include expanding court orders under Kendra's Law and significantly increasing the number of inpatient psychiatric beds, as well as supportive housing units aimed at addressing homelessness and mental health issues. The similarities between Cuomo's and Adams' plans highlight a competitive mayoral race and shared concerns about mental health.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," an Adams' administration source told The Post after Cuomo's plan dropped. "Especially when it comes to cleaning up situations created by the imitator."
Cuomo has vowed to expand the use of court orders under Kendra's Law - mainly by requiring 'universal screening' when people are discharged from public hospitals and from Rikers Island jail.
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