New York City is in an uproar following the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man killed on a subway train by a passenger who held him in a chokehold for several minutes. While some politicians and New Yorkers are debating whether the passenger should face legal consequences, others are pointing out that the city needs to make significant investments in solutions for its growing mental illness and homelessness crisis. Jordan Neely was just one of thousands of New Yorkers who live on the streets, in shelters, and in subway stations, and the city as a whole needs to take responsibility for this crisis. The identity of the passenger who killed Neely has been revealed as Pete Penny, a former Marine with a history of military service and a passion for helping people. No charges have been filed against Penny as of yet and investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, this incident has reignited the conversation about how to handle mental illness and homelessness in New York City.