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If the tragic death of Robin Williams shows us anything, it’s that depression can affect anyone — even those who seem the most successful, the most well off, the happiest. more

8/20/14

You can help save a life

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month may be nearly over, but suicide prevention is a topic that needs to be discussed year-round. more

9/26/13

With his first novel, “Guam is a Far Cry from Brooklyn,” Gerson collected stories that he would share at family gatherings so they could be passed down to later generations.

Chronicles of an everyday writer

Malverne resident Alvin Gerson, 87, came late to his latest avocation, as an author. After graduating from Stuyvesant High School in 1944, Gerson, despite his poor eyesight, decided to join the … more

By Diana Dietrich | 7/23/13

Nassau County Police closed off Mill Pond Preserve early Monday morning when a pedestrian came across a body on the bike path.

Police officer found dead at Mill Pond

A Nassau County police officer was found dead Monday morning at Mill Pond Preserve in Bellmore. Police report that a pedestrian was walking through the preserve when he came across a male’s body on the bike bath. It is believed to be an act of suicide. more

Deirdre Krasula | 3/26/12

Merrick Jewish Centre to host suicide-prevention workshop

We’ll return to the mini-series about the ups and downs of the teacher job market next week. But first, a preview of an upcoming program that is of interest to all this week: “Suicide is preventable.” Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.Therefore, the leading cause of death among children and teens is preventable. That’s a fact—and yet we’re losing an increasing number of young people. more

By Steve Kussin | 5/12/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

4/28/11

Suicide: education leads to prevention

Six months ago, a 24-year-old woman from Franklin Square took her own life. Two weeks ago, a 24-year-old Franklin Square man killed himself in his parents’ home. A close friend of both of them said they seemed happy. They were both athletic, had great senses of humor and smiled for every photo. more

4/14/11

In light of a recent spate of crimes against gay people, local school districts are reinforcing anti-bullying policies.

A renewed focus on tolerance in local schools

“Tragic,” “horrifying” and “disconcerting” are among the words used to describe a recent spate of crimes against gay people — including the one that resulted … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

Just a prank, or something more sinister?

All the time, teenagers prove how irresponsible they can be, driving and texting, drinking and driving, acting on impulse and without thought to the consequences. more

Randi Kreiss | 10/7/10

Rutgers student’s suicide is a wake-up call

For the second straight week, I must postpone my annual anniversary column. As I’ve noted many times before, I have my columns mapped out for months ahead, but when a critical education topic pops up in the news, the schedule falls by the wayside. more

Steve Kussin | 10/5/10

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