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Female Driver Assaulted in Her Bus The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with an attack on a female bus driver in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice September 18, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 BRONX - A crazed attacker bashed a female bus driver’s head against a partition, cops said. At around 11:20 am on November 17, a 34-year-old driver was sitting in her bus parked at East 226 Street and White Plains Road. A man in a blue hoodie entered the parked bus and approached the driver. Cops said the man grabbed the driver and repeatedly slammed her head against the bus partition. The attacker then jumped off the bus and ran off on East 226th Street.  The victim was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center where she was treated and listed in stable condition. The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a male who is 6 feet tall, and has a medium complexion. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call th
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Achieving a Gold Medal Mindset

Gold Medal Health Tips

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By Dr. Jorge Aguilar 

Bronx Voice 

July 26, 2024


NEW YORK - The greatest athletes in the world will soon convene in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics to compete for gold medals, world records, and Olympic glory. They may seem superhuman on our screens, with powers granted to them seemingly from birth, but Olympic athletes will be the first to tell you that their success is largely (if not entirely!) dependent on key principles, which can help anyone achieve a gold medal mindset. 


Here are 4 of these key principles:


Doubts are Normal 


Believe it or not, even the greatest of Olympic athletes doubt themselves. They too experience thoughts like “am I good enough?” and “will I fail?” Their secret is not the absence of doubts, it is their response to doubts. Those who achieve at the highest levels accept the existence of these thoughts,  thank them for their opinion – and move forward anyway.



Nerves are Normal 


Olympic athletes may look calm and confident on screen, but believe me, they’re feeling very nervous. The key to their ability to perform is that they expect nerves. Rather than fighting a 2-front battle of their emotions and their opponent, great athletes allow themselves to feel the discomfort of nerves. This mindset liberates them to devote 100% of their attention and energy to outperforming their competitor.



Present Focus is Everything 


Past games or competitions are just memories and future plays haven’t happened yet. Success at a shot, hit, strike, stroke, jump, move, pass happens in the present. Right here, right now. Honing the ability to bring your focus to the present moment, or getting “in the zone,” is essential. This skill can be learned and improved through mindfulness practice.  



Asking For Help Is Not Weakness 


Many of us were taught since childhood to be tough and independent. Olympic athletes are no different, but their long, arduous road to the Olympic games were achieved with  support from a large village of people: coaches, training partners, mentors, nutritionists, therapists, romantic partners, family, and friends. Going it alone might sometimes be the fastest way to get somewhere, but tapping into your support network and going with others will take you to even greater heights. 


Whether you’re looking to elevate your performance in school or your career I hope these four keys to Olympic success will help you reach your own wins. 


Dr. Jorge Aguilar MD PhD is a Sports & Performance Psychiatrist at Montefiore Einstein. He is the Director of the Sports Mental Health Institute at Montefiore, and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 




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