Local Communities Join Nationwide Movement to Prevent Suicide

Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but communities across Central New York are taking steps to change that. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, volunteers from Oneida and Herkimer Counties will join the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, part of a nationwide effort organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Greater Central NY Chapter.

Local Walk Details

Two separate walks will take place locally:

Oneida County Out of the Darkness Community Walk
- Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY
- Check-In: 9:30 AM
- Walk Start: 10:00 AM

Herkimer County Out of the Darkness Community Walk
- Herkimer ARC Park, 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY
- Check-In: 9:30 AM
- Walk Start: 11:00 AM
- Register online: afsp.org/herkimercounty

Each year, more than 300,000 walkers nationwide participate in over 550 Out of the Darkness events, raising millions to support suicide prevention. Last year alone, these walks raised more than $21 million to fund education, support programs, and groundbreaking research.

Boilermaker 2025 Finish Line

Gallery Credit: Rachel Davis/TSM

11 Body Parts You Can (and Can’t) Legally Sell in New York

Ever jokingly say, “I’d sell a kidney for rent money”? While the idea of turning your body into a side hustle might sound extreme, there are legal ways to earn money from bodily byproducts. But it’s important to understand what’s ethical, what’s legal, and what could land you in a whole lot of trouble.

Let’s break down what parts and fluids you can sell legally in New York and what the law absolutely forbids.

Source: Central New Yorkers Join National Movement to Fight Suicide