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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...

Bronx Celebrates Chanukah

Menorah Lighting at Bronx Courthouse



Bronx Voice 

December 12, 2023


BRONX - Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson was joined by the Chabad of the South Bronx; Consul for Public Diplomacy for the Consulate General of Israel, Yuval Donio-Gideon; and others, to host her annual Chanukah celebration and Menorah lighting ceremony in observance of the Jewish Festival of Lights. 



In addition to music, food and games, attendees also took part in the lighting of the Bronx’ menorah outside the courthouse.






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