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The observance of Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, it became a month-long event under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan. The 30-day timeframe is significant due to several independence days celebrated in Hispanic countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, El Salvador and Honduras.
2022 Theme
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. According to the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, it “encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.”
The 2020 U.S. Census demonstrates our country’s population is more diverse than ever. The number of people who identified as Hispanic increased to nearly 19% in 2020 versus 16.3% in the 2010 census.
- Ori-Gen: Afro-Latinidad
- Sat, 1:00 – 6:30 PM
- Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, 928 Simpson St.
- The Bronx, NY
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Hispanic Heritage MonthThu, 7 – 8 PMWoodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick PlazaWoodbridge, NJ
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On October 2nd:A La Calle Block PartySun, 12 – 4 PMBallet Hispánico, 167 W 89th St #1901New York, NY
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On October 1st:Hispanic Heritage Month - Presentación musical de...Sat, 7 PM100-01 Northern BlvdQueens, NYOn October 8th:Hispanic Heritage Month Festival — The Empanada TruckSat, 5:30 – 8:00 PMHawthorne Municipal Complex, 445 Lafayette AveHawthorne, NJ
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1OCTHispanic Poetry in MotionSat, 2 – 4 PMQueens Public Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern BlvdQueens, NY
Our very own Woodbury Courthouse was renamed the Judge Edward J. Kellman Court House on July 15th, 2022. Please see the below press release.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month brings attention to the widespread issue of mental illness that affects millions of people across America.
Every year, local communities organize events and activities that bring the conversation about mental health into public view.
The origins of Mental Health Awareness Month date back to 1949 when Mental Health America (then known as the National Association for Mental Health) first organized an observance in May as a way to raise awareness and erase the stigma attached to mental illness.
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every year since and remains a time where those who suffer from mental illness can be reminded of the support available to them and feel a little less alone in their struggles.
Mental illness is a term used to describe mental health conditions that impact mood, thinking, and behavior. These disorders may interfere with a person’s ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis.
Common mental illnesses include:
- Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, etc.)
- Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc.)
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, etc.).
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness affecting an estimated 48 million people in the U.S per year (19.1%), followed by mood disorders (9.7%).
Symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness one is struggling with. However, some common symptoms associated with many types of mental illness include:
- Insomnia
- Agitation
- Loss of appetite
- Social withdrawal
- Emotional numbness
- Inability to concentrate
- Excessive fear and worry
- Self-harm
- etc.
The signs and symptoms of mental illness can often be confused for various other ailments such as stress, fatigue, or even teenage hormones.
Other conditions may also mask a person’s true struggle with mental health such as an eating disorder, addiction, or even physical pain that does not have a clear source (such as back pain).
Please watch out for the signs, be there for your family and friends. Provide the necessary support they need and realize this is not a stigma.
Mental Health Awareness Month - Bing video
Mental Health Awareness Exercises - Bing video
Mental Health Awareness: The Ultimate Guide [2022] - Mental Health Foundation
Preventing Suicides in Construction | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Woodbury Residents,
I hope you enjoy our second Woodbury Monthly Newsletter.
Best regards,
Supervisor Thomas J. Burke
“I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Please click on the link below to hear Brandon Calore's "Behind the Woodbury Signs" interview with the Woodbury Community Ambulance Team.
Woodbury Community Ambulance - YouTube
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