The foundation of the new policy is that New York state will be able to authorize first responders to forcibly hospitalize mentally ill New Yorkers who cannot meet their own basic needs such as food, shelter or medical care.

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    21 hours ago

    I have been asking that question my whole life, and even more so now with certain politicians and governmental figures.