More than two dozen women sat down in the salon chair for a day of makeovers and support. All the clients had something in common: A history or experience with addiction, mental health struggle, and recovery. More.
Salon offers styling for people in addiction, mental health recovery
Family, friends bid farewell to retired FDNY chief who died from 9/11-related illness
Family and friends said goodbye to a 9/11 hero in Floral Park on Thursday. A funeral was held at Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park for retired FDNY Chief Joseph McKie. McKie was with the FDNY for 31 years and is survived by his wife Eileen and four children Joseph, Christopher, Emily and Grace. More.
Have we responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack appropriately?
Relatives of the nearly three thousand Americans killed in the September 11 attacks have participated in a memorial service for the 21st anniversary. U-S Vice President Kamala Harris and New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended the solemn ceremony at the 9/11 memorial. More.
FDNY loses 300th member to 9/11-related illness
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11. According to the union, more than 300 firefighters have now died from illnesses related to the terror attack. Thursday, a funeral was held for Retired Battalion Chief Joseph McKie, who died Sunday from a 9/11-related illness, in Floral Park. More.
"It's terrifying" | Mental health expert explains community trauma after mobile mass shooting spree
It has been two weeks since Memphis police confirmed that a 19-teen-year-old went on a random shooting rampage around the city stretching across eight different locations, taking three lives and injuring three others. More.
LETTER: Analyzing mass violence – it’s the ‘why’ not the ‘how’
Currently, there seems to be two schools of thought regarding the deterrence of mass murder – mental health treatment versus gun control. Unfortunately, it seems that the moment the topic of mass killings is brought up people retreat to their respective corners; either invest billions of dollars in mental health programs, or ban guns, especially assault rifles. More.
Parenting in Traumatic Times: Gun Violence
Gun violence takes an emotional toll on parents and children. A panel of local experts answers questions about community safety and how acts of brutality can affect our mental health. More.
The 21st Anniversary 9/11 ‘Candlelight Memorial Of Music’
The United Community Civic Association held its “Candlelight Memorial of Music” on Monday, September 12, at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and Ditmars Blvd.) to remember, glorify, and celebrate with song and prayer the thousands of innocent souls lost on September 11, 2001. This was the 21st Anniversary commemoration. More.