The military-style ceremony, held at the Heritage Center in Mount Sinai, is part of an effort to heighten awareness and break the stigma around suicide, while facilitating its prevention, organizers said.
Tiffany Cusaac-Smith is a journalist currently working for Newsday, where she focuses on local news in the Yonkers area. With a background in racial justice reporting and a passion for storytelling, Tiffany has also contributed to USA TODAY and the Associated Press. She is a graduate of Howard University and brings a strong commitment to covering important issues in her community.