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Newsday, “Rising mental health issues among teen girls,” By Bart Jones, February 14, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 teenage girls felt persistent sadness in 2021, while 1 in 3 seriously considered attempting suicide, according to a new CDC report that experts said mirrored trends on Long Island. The survey of 17,000 teenagers across the country by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the feelings of sadness among girls...
“Mental Health Days: A Positive Proposition,” by Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, September 13, 2018
In August 2019 the news was dominated by stories about the horrific mass shootings in Gilroy, Calif.; El Paso, Odessa and Midland, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio. In all, 41 died and more than 90 were wounded. Among the dead and injured were children. As for the count of...
Guidance Center Hosts Free Pediatric Sleep Workshop”
Manhasset, NY, August 29, 2019 —Do you have any infant or toddler who has trouble getting on a regular sleep schedule? You’re not alone! Many parents aren’t sure how to help their children get the right amount of sleep—and that means the whole family is tired. On...
“Tapping the Power of Youth,” by Andrew Malekoff, Anton Media
The headline read: “Student activists prevail.” It was a story by Joie Tyrell published earlier this year that told the tale of a group of high school students who were researching the international issue of access to feminine hygiene products. In their research, the...
“Making Memories with Music,” by Andrew Malekoff, Anton/Long Island Weekly, September 1, 2019
When I was a child, almost every Sunday morning after bagels, my father drove me to the bar and grill he managed in Newark, NJ. It was called the P.O.N., which stood for the Pride of Newark. One of the things I remember about the P.O.N. is its jukebox. My father gave...
“We Could Use Another Paul Robeson Today,” by Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, August 27, 2019
September 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of my freshman year in college. I attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. I was a student-athlete. Since football is a fall sport and 1969 marked the 100th anniversary of college football, on day one I learned that...
“North Shore Guidance Center Hosts Trivia Night,” Garden City News, August 22, 2019
Garden City residents were well represented at the Guidance Center’s Trivia Night. Pictured left to right: Paul Vitale, Lauren McGowan, Jane McGowan, Jack McGowan, Michael McGowan, Danielle Lalehzar and Maria Arianas. It was a night filled with friendly competition,...
“Thank You,” by Andrew Malekoff, Anton/Long Island Weekly, August 24, 2019
I know that I am not alone. When I write about the fact that I have cancer, it is not my intention to suggest that I am in any way unique. Although when I was first diagnosed in 2010, I did feel special, and not in a good way. At first, I thought I had a hernia. But...
Sexuality ‘Cheat Sheet’
By guest blogger Sydney Spilko With the support of same sex marriage becoming more and more popular in the United States, more confusion about these topics may hinder acceptance. If you’re the parent of a gay, bisexual or queer child and are confused about the...
“Young Americans Grapple with Loneliness,” by Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, August 19,2019
By Andrew Malekoff I cannot recall precisely how I was feeling or what my state of mind was during my late teens and early 20s, when my life revolved around school, work and relationships. The word that jumps to mind is uncertainty, which is a more formal way of...
“Garden City Resident Named President of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center,” Garden City News, August 2, 2019
Garden City resident Paul Vitale was named to the Board of Directors of the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. As an Executive Vice President at The Toy Association, Paul Vitale spends his days hard at work—not, as you might think, playing with the latest...