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Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Zohran Mamdani proposes a new civilian-led agency to deploy mental health teams across New York City, aiming to reduce the burden on police and address violence through public health strategies, though the plan entails significant costs.

By Ricardo Silva • September 15, 2025 3 MIN READ

Zohran Mamdani envisions a new agency to ease the pressure on New York City’s Police Department.

National Guard personnel patrolling near the Washington Monument.

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

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Community vigil held in Minneapolis to honor the victims of the recent church shooting.

Tragedy at Minneapolis Church: School Mass Shooting Claims Lives of Children

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Urgent Call for Stronger Gun Control Laws Amid Recurring Tragedies

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Community Violence Programs Show Promise Amid Political Crackdowns

Community-based violence intervention initiatives in Chicago are achieving significant reductions in crime, but recent federal policies risk undermining these progressions.

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Agents from the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and officers from the Metropolitan Police Department man a checkpoint in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.

Crime Politics Pose Challenges Across the Political Spectrum

While concerns about crime are seized upon by some political leaders, contrasting views emerge as statistics show declines in violent incidents, complicating the political debate on public safety and gun violence.

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State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were commemorated at the Minnesota State Capitol following their deaths.

Minnesota Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Fatal Shooting of State Lawmakers

A Minnesota grand jury has indicted the suspect in the fatal shooting of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband on first-degree murder charges, elevating the case from earlier second-degree murder allegations.

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New York Police Department officers stand solemnly as the body of Officer Didarul Islam is transported from a Manhattan hospital early Tuesday morning following a fatal shooting in Midtown.

Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Didarul Islam, a respected New York City police officer and devoted family man, is mourned by his Bangladeshi community following a deadly Midtown shooting.

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Unseen Failures Behind the Deadly Guadalupe River Floods

Despite repeated flood warnings along Texas’s Guadalupe River, critical staffing cuts hindered effective alerts, contributing to tragic consequences for summer camps during July 4 floods.

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Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry played a key role in coordinating last-minute halted raids on city-funded hotels alongside federal authorities.

Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Kaz Daughtry, elevated to deputy mayor for public safety, has become a vital link for federal immigration enforcement efforts in New York City, playing a major role in coordinating ICE operations.

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Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

The fatal shootings of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses underscore a disturbing rise in politically motivated violence fueled by polarization, misinformation, and social unrest across the United States.

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A Waymo self-driving vehicle was vandalized and set ablaze during a protest in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

Following the destruction of several Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles protests, the company has limited its San Francisco operations near anticipated demonstrations against immigration policies.

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Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

Tragedy at Minneapolis Church: School Mass Shooting Claims Lives of Children

Urgent Call for Stronger Gun Control Laws Amid Recurring Tragedies

Community Violence Programs Show Promise Amid Political Crackdowns

Crime Politics Pose Challenges Across the Political Spectrum

Minnesota Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Fatal Shooting of State Lawmakers

Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Unseen Failures Behind the Deadly Guadalupe River Floods

Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

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Zohran Mamdani Advocates for Mental Health-Led Public Safety Reform in New York City

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

Tragedy at Minneapolis Church: School Mass Shooting Claims Lives of Children

Urgent Call for Stronger Gun Control Laws Amid Recurring Tragedies

Community Violence Programs Show Promise Amid Political Crackdowns