Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Zohran Mamdani, New York City candidate for mayor, August 25, 2025. The new agency would be charged with sending public health teams to respond to mental health crisis calls throughout the city. Stretched by overtime work, many in the New York City police department welcome the plan, at least in theory. Specialized mental health crisis teams already help people in mental health emergencies in many cities around the country. On Monday, Trump said he would cut federal aid to New York City if Mamdani wins the election.