The lawmakers argued that the current capacity at psychiatric hospitals leaves vulnerable New Yorkers “wandering the streets and subways at all hours.”
The departure comes as Callahan announced Monday he was retiring and would “not be renominated by the incoming administration,” according to a press release issued by term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Outgoing Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is putting the first-of-its-kind law to the full council come next Thursday in what she has privately boasted to members will be part of her "legacy," insiders told The Post.
Hizzoner quietly appointed Pat Smith as the interim leader of the Civilian Complaint Board this week, filling the top post of the watchdog board, at least temporarily, according to sources with knowledge of the personnel move.
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