On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted a policy briefing on “Responding to Homelessness and Severe Mental Illness in NYC’s Subways and Other Public Spaces.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell gave opening remarks, and the panel was moderated by Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for the Center for New York City and State Law.
The panel featured Omar Fattal, M.D., System Chief of Behavioral Health, NYC Health + Hospitals; Jeremy Feigelson, Senior Advisor, Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Ozioma Offor, RN, NYC Department of Homeless Services; Brian Stettin, J.D., Senior Advisor for Severe Mental Illness, Office of the Mayor; and Cassandra White-Hemphill, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Homeless Services.
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