NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Eric Adams seized on a spate of recent high-profile attacks in the subway system as he pitched his vision for the city going forward, announcing Thursday an additional $650 million over the next five years to combat street homelessness and mental illness.
Adams, a Democrat, unveiled the new funding during his annual State of the City speech, touting the investment as a bulwark against heightened concerns about public safety, his signature issue.
The announcement comes as Adams readies for an upcoming trial on federal corruption charges, swirling scandals within his police department and a crowded reelection contest. Speaking at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater, he centered his efforts at reducing gun violence and homicides, while vowing to bring additional resources to the subway system….