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CBS News
6 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Surf therapy offers tranquil setting for those dealing with mental health issues. Here's how it works.
Some people are hitting the water to deal with mental health issues. In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy. Gina Jurlando is the founder of "Ride the Tide," which offers a unique setting for surf therapy. "I have been a surfer my whole life. I've been in and out of traditional therapy my whole life," Jurlando said, "and sometimes I felt like I just didn't want to talk. I just wanted to do something that was calming, or, you know, talk about things in the lens of surfing." Jurlando says surf therapy can help people who struggle with anxiety and depression, PTSD, women who've experienced sexual trauma, and even children who've experienced loss. Sessions include a land component that encompasses art, discussions and a yoga-like warmup before hitting the waves. "Even getting to the beach sometimes can be a challenge for people dealing with certain mental health issues," surf therapy facilitator Ashley Fallon said. "We talk about challenging yourself when you're in this program, as you're comfortable, and that's what these programs can be as a way to kind of move past any blocks that you might be having." For Sharon Lew, Mick Arieta, and Narisara Vanichanan, one recent session was a day of warm sand, soft rolling waves, restorative movement and supportive affirmations. "I really had this, like, mental, like, clarity that I hadn't had in a very long time," Lew said. "I struggle with depression. I don't always get a chance to get out the door, right? I feel like it's in a safe space in a community that's not judgmental," Arieta said. "It just kind of helps wash away, you know, some of the all these other emotions," Vanichanan added. Therapists say surf therapy should not be a first line treatment for mental health issues, but add research supports that being in and around water does provide positive changes in social connectedness and depressive symptoms. "At the end of the session, I feel like just more calm. It's just like a switch that turns on," Arieta said. "It sounds corny, but feel one with it. There is just a sense of peace that happens," Lew said. "It stays with you, for me, the rest of the day, you know? Into my relationships, into my work. I think it's part of healthy self care, which, you know, doesn't get talked about enough," Vanichanan added. There are mental health practitioners, surf therapy facilitators and safety volunteers at all sessions. Ride the Tide has locations in Rockaway and Asbury Park, New Jersey, and a sliding scale of fees ranging from pay-what-you-can to $75 for a private, two-hour session.
Time Out
11-08-2025
- Time Out
These underrated beaches in Staten Island and the Bronx were just named the best beaches in NYC
When New Yorkers think ' best beaches,' the mind usually jumps straight to the Rockaways, Coney Island or maybe a Hamptons weekend if the stars (and LIRR schedules) align. But this summer, two under-the-radar city spots—South Beach in Staten Island and Orchard Beach in the Bronx—have landed on Condé Nast Traveler's list of the best beaches near NYC, proving you don't have to flee the five boroughs for a day of sun, sand and snack-bar glory. South Beach is Staten Island's low-key showstopper. Just a short ferry ride from Manhattan, followed by a quick bus or walk, this Atlantic-front stretch delivers serious mini-vacation energy without the airfare. Volleyball courts, a long fishing pier and wide swaths of sand make it easy to forget you're still within city limits. Bonus points for the pizza— some of Staten Island's best slice shops are a stroll away, ready to reward your beach day appetite. It's free of South Beach Miami's pricey cocktails, but you can still work on your tan like a pro. Orchard Beach, tucked inside Pelham Bay Park, is the Bronx's only public beach and embraces that distinction with style. This mile-long, half-moon cove was nicknamed the 'Riviera of New York' back in the Robert Moses era, and the retro charm still shines through. Expect snack stands, two playgrounds and enough courts for basketball, volleyball and handball to keep things lively. The water's calm, the views stretch toward City Island and post-beach seafood—think fried clams or lobster rolls—is practically mandatory. Neither of these borough-born beaches gets the same Instagram love as Queens' surf scene or Brooklyn's boardwalks, but that's part of the appeal. You'll skip the crush of tourists while still getting plenty of shoreline to stretch out on. They're also two of the easiest beaches to pair with a proper neighborhood adventure—South Beach for old-school Staten Island dining, Orchard Beach for a Bronx seafood blowout. In a city where most summer escapes require long drives, packed trains or both, these two sandy gems are hiding in plain sight. If you're tired of the same old stretch of sand, it might be time to swap Hamptons FOMO for a MetroCard and a sense of curiosity. The best beach day of your summer could be closer than you think.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Istanbul has everything a shopper could think of — including scams
Catty travel companions You never know who you'll meet traveling. The late Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine and wife Tova owned a cosmetic company. At one party a place card alongside mine read 'Sasha.' No last name. Suddenly chains rattled, people scuffled. The guest was 8 feet long. Not tall. Long. Yellow eyes. Electrolysis-like whiskers. Sasha — full size, full grown, full-length, full fur, chains rattling — was a black panther. Holy s - - t. What's her main dish? The busboy? Tova's growling skin care logo came with handlers. On a truck. The elevator guy required resuscitation. Her chain — a battleship anchor. I reached to pet her. She growled. I stopped petting. Tova: 'Sasha's done movies.' Figures Sasha, lying center of the room, doesn't audition. She's already got the part. Our waiter was serving slowly. Very slowly. Trainer: 'If she doesn't like somebody we have to take her out. She'll let you know. Reverse is if she gets turned on by you. Certain colognes affect her. She'll rub against you and drool.' OK, so that was in Los Angeles. It's springtime. Travel. To reach beyond the reach of Bernie Sanders' spit, to lose bartender AOC in a poker game — what's better — Syria? Iran? Iraq? Russia? Downtown Ukraine? Afghanistan? You like better fascism? Socialism? Once when I was in Rome a smartass who was hustling Parker pens fell in step with me. He offered one for $3. Stupidly figuring it's a bargain I put two in my white shirt pocket. Before I reached the Colosseum, my shirt had turned blue. Plane wrong Another time a travel expert schlepped me 150 miles Baden to Aden. Our plane turned northeast to Waddi Bejhan where — veering left — there's Salalah. As any fool knows, that became an overnight camel hop to Taima an early city buried under the sands which archaeologists have unearthed. Like schlepping Boston to Chicago through Newark. Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters A favorite journey? Nothing elegant like flying Delhi to Kathmandu. Beats East Hampton and the Rockaways. We're talking a single engine aircraft. Guy balancing a wooden crate on his lap with a live chicken had the seat behind me. Suddenly the pilot — I never spied a co-pilot — in his everyday clothes came walking through the seated passengers' cabin barefoot! Bazaar & odd Istanbul. Great city. Great food. Great sights. Great shopping. But not so great — their salespeople. Want a piano that fits in your car? No problem. They have it. A car that fits into a piano? Wait five minutes and they'll get it. There's this underground department store — a souk — that goes for miles in every direction and has everything. Food? They got it. Gold? They got it. Clothing? They got it. Depending partially on what a buyer's wearing or carrying — a price is called flexible. So I saw a necklace I liked. Seller: 'Madam, this one-of-a-kind piece to not be replicated or seen anywhere else, laid on the neck of Her Revered Majesty's actual Queen Oomaglooma of history.' Despite bargaining, prominence made it too costly so I left without buying it and continued shopping. Two alleys away, cheaper and in a window, the exact necklace. Oomaglooma must've had a neck the length of a giraffe. I bought it and still have it. So happy summer, happy travels. If you can't get away, be happy you're in New York. Our new laws will warn you: 'The life you save may belong to a pedestrian going to remove his car from the parking place you're looking for.' Only in New York, kids, only in New York.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- CBS News
A train service to Rockaways resumes after 4 month shutdown for repairs
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs. The trains began leaving the Mott Avenue station on Monday morning. The line is essential for its 12,500 riders, linking them from the Rockaway Peninsula to New York City. The essential repairs were announced back in November and began on January 17. Shuttle buses and reduced fares were provided for commuters in the area. A line undergoes extensive repairs The project included a full reconstruction of the Hammels Wye Viaduct, which all trains have to cross to enter the peninsula. The MTA said it had to replace around 1,500 feet of track along the structure and modernize all the signals. The South Channel Bridge also underwent extensive repairs, as the equipment was over 50 years old. A major upgrade to the bridge was the drawbridge, which allows boats into Jamaica Bay. The MTA said the upgrades will serve riders for decades. Crews were also able to install wave barriers and flood mitigation walls from Howard Beach to Rockaway Park to protect against future storm surges. Some minor repairs, like signal work and structural repairs, still need to be done. The MTA says those repairs are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. To celebrate the reopening of the line, Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials took a ride on the line. "This train is an artery for this area. Decades of wear and tear from brutal storms and neglect from previous administrations," Hochul said. Riders thrilled about service return After months of taking shuttle buses and different trains to get home, riders were thrilled that service had resumed on Monday. "I'm really happy, because I felt bad for the people that were [taking the] shuttle bus -- you have to wait so long. But I'm happy that it's back," one rider said at the Mott Avenue station. "It's really important. I mean people need to get to where they're going," another rider said.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
The Bloomberg family gets two slimy new members — and they're not politicians
Her time in the slime light My VIP exclusive information begins with a garden-variety snail. My own deep sea wisdom — sharpened in the Rockaways — brings me to this heavy-duty situation. Not my usual-type problem that barks, pees and gets rich in DC, but pay attention: Two snails were just 'rescued.' Size of your pinky. Escargots cost heavy if ordered in a high-class French restaurant. A ruler determined this patient's length was smaller than a folded-up C-note. Mike Bloomberg's daughter cares for them as pets and one's shell was decaying. Medics determined the problem as bacterial or fungal. The hospital's exotic team X-rayed both to see what the healthy shell looked like versus the unhealthy. So they put a control animal there — do not ask me where one grabs a control snail. Advertisement Why Bloomberg's daughter treasures such creatures or her need for snails is not clear. This bacterial or fungal infection was decomposing one's shell. The patient turned out to be male — though how you tell, this I'm not sure. Afterward they compared shells. Resin was applied. Also high doses of antibiotic and antifungal agents. Mixed with a resin it's painted on the shell. Listen, some of us did that with husbands. Advertisement Touching the medication to the snail itself? Not safe. The stuff needs to be meticulously applied to the shell — and stay there. It was determined that this antibiotic fungal infection presumably comes from congestion. Instantly I receive advance information on its well-being, I shall report it. For now I thank the Animal Medical Center's Dr. Doug Palma for sharing this information. Sometimes you can go a whole week without a good snail story. Leave me be Why's New Yorker magazine — which I'd devour cover to cover if each issue's piece didn't last longer than my hair tint — feel a need to pee on me regularly? One recent issue tinkled on me saying they heard I was in a dermatologist's office. This past week — they peed on me again. Advertisement Once more and I either send them a horse's head or a real live snail with measles. Pope-ing for the best Maria Cooper's dad was movie star Gary Cooper. Once she said: 'Both of us were in line to be blessed by the then-Pope. Advertisement 'It's very formal. His Holiness walks in, everyone genuflects. Kneeling, my father lost his balance and dropped all his rosaries on the floor. Some rolled onto His Holiness' velvet slippers, which my father could not exactly reclaim. He was very embarrassed.' Broadway's Tonys are upon us. Here's a famous story: George Bernard Shaw once sent Winston Churchill two tickets to his play 'Pygmalion.' His note said: 'Bring a friend — if you have one.' Churchill replied: 'Sorry I cannot come to the first night — but will come to the second — if there is one.' Only in New York, kids, only in New York.
