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Korean American Group Backs New Bill on Police Use-of-Force Policy Reviews After Fort Lee Tragedy

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Fort Lee NJ, the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) has announced its support for a proposed New Jersey bill that would require periodic reviews of law enforcement’s use-of-force policies. This move follows the tragic death of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Korean American woman from Fort Lee, who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis in July.

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Breaks Ground On Major Emergency Department Expansion

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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its major Emergency Department (ED) expansion project. The ED currently has 19 beds and will increase to 49 beds with specialized areas for those experiencing a mental health crisis, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Once completed, the ED will have separate areas for those seeking mental health services and those coming in for acute medical care with 30 beds dedicated to behavioral health and substance use disorder patients.

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NJ Transit Police Officer Intervenes ,Comforts and Aids Suicidal Man in a NJ TRANSIT yard

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Hoboken NJ, You are not alone. Even when facing difficult times and everyday life. Recently, NJ Transit Officer Sullivan was patrolling and found a suicidal man in a NJ TRANSIT yard. While Sullivan could have issued the man a summons or arrest for trespassing, he observed solid indicators that the man was in a mental health crisis. Sullivan listened to the man, he comforted, and he showed empathy when it was needed the most.

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‘Retail therapy’ sessions are costing New Jerseyans $813 million, finds study

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  • This equates to over 3.8 million people who purchase things to make them feel better.
  • 1 in 10 even say they look forward to Black Friday more than Thanksgiving.
  • Infographic included.

Most of us would agree that a little ‘retail therapy’ at the end of a hard day lifts our mood, albeit temporarily. However, it appears that millions of Americans are purchasing things online as more of a permanent fix to their mental health struggles. That is, according to a survey by CouponBirds who polled 3,000 consumers on their online purchasing habits.

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Ridgewood Older Adult Mental Health First Aid – November 1

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday, November 1, 2018 8am to 4pm , the Village will present a program Ridgewood Older Adult Mental Health First Aid at the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Ave. Ridgewood.

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