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Elmont UFSD susceptible to fiscal stress, comptroller reports

The Elmont Union Free School District is one of 22 districts across New York State deemed to be susceptible to fiscal stress, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli based … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/28/21

Psychiatrist Dr. Caryl Oris spoke with Baldwin parents via Zoom on Nov. 9 about how to cope with stress and anxiety.

Managing Covid-19 stress, anxiety

The state of the country, with the relentless coronavirus pandemic, political turmoil and social unrest, has left people of all ages feeling anxious, stressed and depressed. In June, adults … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/19/20

New Horizon Counseling Center, whose Nassau facility is in Valley Stream, is offering 24/7 mental health phone counseling.

New Horizon offering 24/7 counseling in time of need

As millions of people nationwide lose their jobs amid the coronavirus outbreak, and millions more shelter in place to avoid infection, anxieties are likely at an all-time high. But in Nassau County, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/13/20

MSSN Poll: Holidays bring on most stress for women under 50

If the holiday season approaches, but you’re not feeling very holly-jolly, you’re not alone. Forty-six percent of New York metro area residents have high or very high levels of holiday-induced stress, according to a new “Truth in Medicine” poll conducted by Mount Sinai South Nassau. By comparison, only 31 percent are very highly or highly stressed during non-holiday periods. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/28/19

Robert Bartels, pictured at a meeting last year, explained the state of the district's finances.

State Comptroller's 'Susceptible to Fiscal Stress' label misleading, Rockville Centre school officials say

The Rockville Centre School District is one of 21 districts in the state deemed susceptible to fiscal stress, according to a report released last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Five other districts were categorized as having significant fiscal stress. more

By Ben Strack | 1/30/19

Resolutions for a Better You: 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Stress

Stress is part of our everyday lives. In fact, some stress is good because it motivates us to accomplish our goals—but stress can also have a negative impact on our health, compromising our … more

By Dawn Lettau, CTRS | 4/20/18

Resolutions for a Better You: 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Stress

Stress is part of our everyday lives. In fact, some stress is good because it motivates us to accomplish our goals—but stress can also have a negative impact on our health, compromising our … more

By Dawn Lettau, CTRS | 4/20/18

Island Park’s year-end fund balance for the past three years.

Island Park in ‘significant’ fiscal stress

The office of State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has issued a scathing report on the Village of Island Park’s finances, indicating that current fiscal practices could jeopardize local services and lead … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/11/18

CT scan images of an adult can offer information on the brain, including how stress affects it.

Women are stressed out

When her stress levels become unmanageable, 47-year-old Alisa Schindler heads to her Port Washington home’s computer room to write. Married with three active boys, ages 15, 12 and 10, she also … more

By Laura Lane | 3/8/18

The Long Beach School District was deemed “susceptible to fiscal stress” in a report released on Jan. 25 by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which evaluated 671 districts.

School district is ‘susceptible to fiscal stress’

The Long Beach School District is one of 60 districts in New York state deemed to be in fiscal stress, according to a report released on Jan. 25 by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The list … more

By Bridget Downes and Ben Strack | 2/2/17