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Quiet Acknowledgment is Powerful: Rethinking Suicide Prevention for Older Adults By Dr. Tyshawn J. Thompson, Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore-Einstein Psychiatry Associates  Bronx Voice  August 21, 2025 NEW YORK - Despite continued awareness and prevention efforts, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Many conversations about suicide risk focus on youth and middle-aged populations, while older adults tend to go unnoticed - but they are an important group to consider.  Sadly, death by suicide is highest for men older than 75 years . Older adults can face many factors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and actions including: feelings of loneliness, social isolation, grief, family discord, new cognitive and physical deficits, financial strain, and institutionalization.  Recently, I had a conversation with a close family member who shared feelings of anxiety and a fear of losin...
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Santa Joins Yankees in Handing Out Gifts to Bronx Children

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BRONX - Yankee Stadium’s Great Hall once again transformed into the North Pole when the New York Yankees hosted the 13th annual Winter Wonderland December 16 at 3:30 p.m. with Yankees Manager Aaron Boone greeting children and helping them select their holiday gift.


Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, Yankees General Partner, hands out toys to children at Yankee Stadium. -Photo by New York Yankees






The event treated several thousand local young people to a holiday extravaganza complete with holiday decorations, festive music, food and drink, Santa Claus handing out gifts, and caroling by the Renaissance Youth Center Choir. Each child in attendance had the opportunity to choose a holiday gift.


Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager-Photo by New York Yankees





For the fifth consecutive year, the Yankees have partnered with Walmart for Winter Wonderland. A global retailer recognized for its community excellence, Walmart has provided a toy for every child, ensuring every attendee has an experience to remember.





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