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In her commentary, Malliotakis emphasized the urgent requirement to address underlying issues such as mental health and criminality in the city. The previous administration, under former Governor Andrew Cuomo, had significantly reduced the number of mental health beds available, leading to an increase in homelessness and mental health crises on the streets. Malliotakis underscored the necessity of holding offenders accountable and addressing minor infractions, like turnstile jumping, which correlate with broader issues of disorder in the subway system.