New York City Mayor Eric Adams used his fourth State of the City address Thursday to unveil a $650 million investment to people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness.

"There's no denying that New Yorkers are anxious about the future," Adams said at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. "Extreme costs are forcing too many people, especially working-class families, to make hard choices between groceries or child care, medicine or clothing, making the rent or moving out."

The embattled mayor, who is facing federal corruption charges while he runs for reelection, said the city will add 900 beds to its alternative housing program to large shelter facilities and vowed the city will open a support facility for people needing psychiatric and substance abuse care.

Adams pleaded with the state to pass legislation making it easier for the city to forcibly hospitalize people deemed mentally ill.

"We can do this, New York City. But we need Albany's help as well. We have seen the tragic consequences when severe mental illness on our streets and subways goes unchecked, which is why we must pass the Supportive Interventions Act," Adams said. "This crucial legislation will help us get those in need the care they deserve, provide assistance to those who can no longer care for themselves, and keep all New Yorkers safe."

During his address, Adams pledged to launch a program that would help connect expecting families with services to find permanent housing rather than ending up in a shelter.

Adams said the city will build 800 units of housing and a new library on the Upper West Side, with a pledge to build 100,000 new homes in Manhattan.

The mayor's office said there are 109,500 adults and children living in city-run or city-approved emergency shelters, including 50,900 migrants.

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