The Issue: A bipolar woman shot dead by cops in Times Square after stabbing two people, one fatally.

The tragedies of innocent people being killed recently in New York City by mentally disturbed people has to be addressed (“Manic mom lost mind,” Sept. 2).

Our brave police officers risk their lives to protect us, but it’s not enough. We as a city have to spend much more money to build facilities and treatment centers to prevent these tragedies from happening.

Most homeless people have mental issues, yet we refuse to treat them against their will. If the city really cared about helping, we’d have facilities large enough to address the problem. Money should not be an issue.

John Giriat

The Bronx

The tragic slaying of a mother by a deranged knife wielder is just another reason lawmakers need to pass an involuntary commitment act.

These deadly incidents happen all too frequently, as seen when unhinged people slashed innocent victims at Penn Station and Grand Central.

How many more New Yorkers must die before our legislators commit to involuntary treatment?

Joseph Valente

Staten Island

The mayor’s idea to have social workers handle situations like the stabbing in Times Square was hatched out of his naivety. He foolishly believes a 911 dispatcher can determine on the phone if a person has the propensity to become violent.

Mayor Mamdani’s lack of real world experience is reflected in this and many of his other ideas. Anyone with experience in the field can attest to the unpredictable behavior of mentally ill people.

Thomas Urban

Wantagh

Once again, the mental-health system has failed. A Bank of America vice president and new mother of a 5-month-old baby has been slaughtered in a senseless attack. Erin Piacenti had her whole life ahead of her.

Pamela Cisneros had a history of mental problems, but was somehow still walking our streets. This tragedy could have been avoided by getting this woman help.

Rob Feuerstein

Staten Island

I feel sorry for the woman who was stabbed to death in Times Square. I also feel sorry for the woman who did the stabbing and was shot dead.

I don’t understand why officers no longer use nightsticks. Two officers using these sticks could have taken out the attacker much faster.

Jimmy Durda

The Bronx

The Issue: John Galliano’s decision to drop out of the Met Gala amid a backlash over his antisemitic record.

Not only should Anna Wintour quit, but the Met Gala should be scrapped (“A fashion bashin’ for Wintour,” Sept. 2).

It is a poster child for income inequality. The gala is out of touch and out of reach for most New Yorkers, with tickets costing $35,000 (although AOC attended for free in 2021).

New York taxpayers foot part of the bill for this garish event because NYPD cops provide security. It is also a huge waste of media ink and airtime.

The CEO of Condé Nast wants to update his company’s image to reach a younger audience. He should start by dumping the Met Gala and its Prada-wearing proprietor. Both are painfully out of “vogue.”

Richard Reif

Kew Gardens Hills

I know the Met Gala raises a great amount of funds for the museum, but its time has come to an end. It’s turned out to be anything but a fundraiser with good intentions. Wintour has allowed it to become a spectacle beyond its original intent.

What is interesting is that the DSA devotees mingle with them. To the board of the museum: It’s time to think of a better way to raise money.

Philip Vallone

Ossining

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