Mayor Adams advocates for increased mental health intervention following tragic subway incident.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has called for more aggressive intervention towards New Yorkers with mental illnesses in public spaces, following the death of Jordan Neely, who was considered mentally ill. Adams has introduced state legislation to clarify the cases when people can be involuntarily taken to a hospital and to strengthen Kendra’s Law, which allows courts to mandate outpatient treatment for adults suffering from mental illness. However, some homeless and mental health advocates have criticized the mayor's approach, saying that it perpetuates the myth that homeless people are resistant to assistance and services.