Two Times reporters spent more than a year examining how breakdowns of New York City’s social safety net preceded some acts of violence by homeless and mentally ill people.
A scathing report about the troubled Rikers Island jail complex and another death there come as New York City faces the prospect of losing power over its jails.
Both Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams have made it clear that addressing the housing crisis is a priority for the upcoming year. The governor even proposed a plan to build 800,000 homes throughout the state over the next decade. While this is necessary and should be applauded, many have speculated on what the specific strategy will be for achieving this goal and have even questioned whether it’s attainable.