Council Member Tiffany Cabán criticizes Hochul and Adams over controversial mental health and involuntary commitment policies

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Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien 

Council Member Tiffany Cabán has spoken out against recent proposals by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams to expand involuntary commitment standards for individuals with mental illnesses, a move that has sparked significant debate among disability and mental health advocates.