Progressive NYC Councilman from West Side reevaluates his views, will his fellow Council members follow suit?
City Councilman Erik Bottcher has finally acknowledged the detrimental impact of homeless drug addicts in his Midtown West district. Can he persuade his progressive colleagues to recognize this as a “humanitarian crisis”?
The exclusive report by The Sunday Post on the “West Side zombie zone” highlights the challenges posed by mentally ill and drug-addicted individuals. This serves as a stark reminder of how left-wing policies can deteriorate a neighborhood’s quality of life.
Over a two-week period, The Post witnessed homeless individuals, mentally unstable individuals, and drug addicts openly consuming drugs near Penn Station.
Bottcher expressed frustration at the lack of meaningful intervention for individuals with repeated arrests.
Progressives advocate for “harm reduction” sites for drug users and oppose involuntary hospitalization of mentally ill individuals. However, continually cycling these individuals through hospitals and jails is not a compassionate solution.
Moreover, turning a prime neighborhood into a “zombie zone”?
“We are the gateway to New York City for millions of people every year,” Bottcher emphasized. “We are the district where millions of people work every day.”
While Bottcher urges action from the city, his council colleagues, influenced by self-appointed “advocates,” hinder progress due to ideological conflicts.
The removal of seriously mentally ill and addicted individuals from public areas is necessary for their well-being and that of New Yorkers. However, progressives obstruct Mayor Adams’ efforts to expand involuntary removal and hospitalization of individuals with severe mental health issues.
Recent events, such as Ebony Butts allegedly shoving tourists onto subway tracks, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues.
Living on the streets or in correctional facilities is not a substitute for proper mental health care and imposes a burden on the community.
Despite this, city progressives choose to ignore the situation.
In order for New York City to recover, Bottcher must convince his colleagues to support effective solutions, aligning with the mayor’s push for humane yet assertive measures.
