Analysis Paper: The King of Staten Island. Eric Fielding South University CNS 6051: Diagnostic Psychopathology and Treatment Dr. Michelle Kelly June 6, 2024. Introduction: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that is characterized by intense emotions, unstable interpersonal relationships, and fear of abandonment, but can be a lot more complex when shown to be untreated within a young adult's life. The film “The King of Staten Island” (2020) directed by Judd Apatow
Riker’s Island may be closing its door, but it certainly won’t be anytime soon. The plan to close is contingent on minimizing the jail population from 10,000 to 5,000 the doing of which could take up to ten years. Furthermore, the plan would include the resurrecting of modern jails in all five boroughs of New York. With the closure imminent politicians have already voiced concerns of NIMBY, the theory of “not in my backyard” and have begun issuing statements protesting the “new Riker’s.” This is
The documentary, “The Fresh Kills Story”, by Andy Levison, posted on vimeo.com and published in 2012, tells of the transformation of the world’s largest garbage dump into a environmentally friendly park. Fresh Kills began on April 16, 1948 in Staten Island, New York. Covering more than two-thousand acres, the area damaged the reputation, image, and scent of the community surrounding the garbage lot. Nearby residents explained the dump to give off a prison-like impression when they looked at the fences
The Willowbrook Study took place at the Willowbrook State School on Staten Island in New York City from 1963 to 1966. This institution was supported by the state, and was for children who suffered from intellectual disabilities. The School was grossly overpopulated in the 60’s. This proved for lackluster living conditions for the patients. The living arrangements were so dirty and grimy that at one point they were even compared to that of a zoo. Remember this facility was not only for children but
hide their tracks somehow, by having the Family Hotel Inspection program, however the hotels are notified before inspection so they can warn tenants and fix things that will make them fail inspection. When speaking about getting more shelters on Staten Island, the Borough President opposed it. "'A jail is preferable to a shelter' he explains, 'because it's self contained.' He notes that 'it doesn't spill over' into the surrounding of the neighborhoods" (106). This thought is completely ignorant. A borough
children's book editor from Harper and Row asked Zindel if he wanted to be a writer and he accepted. He soon came out with The Pigman a Story about two teenagers that have an unlikely friendship with an old man. Paul Zindel was born on May 15th 1936 on Staten Island, New York. When John and Lorraine started messing around with Mr.Pignati all of their lives went from faulty to terrible. This happened because neither John nor Lorraine were mature enough to be friends with Mr.Pignati. They were two untrustworthy
In the book, The Pigman, by Paul Zindel, John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen are in tenth grade at Franklin High. Neither of their experiences were immense when they first entered school there. John used to be known as the Bathroom Bomber his first year at school which left him mortified to enter sophomore year. One of John and his acquaintances avocations were prank calling the community. They made it a game where they tried to witness who could carry out a conversation with a random individual on
In The Pigman by Paul Zindel, a smoker, alcoholic, and prankster John Conlan is best friends with a daring, but more mature Lorraine Jensen. They are both two high school sophomores who are always hanging out and doing the same avocations almost every day for fun. But, it all started with one of their games which was prank calling. One day after being bored, John, Lorraine, and their two friends Norton and Dennis decided to have another prank call contest. The goal of the contest is to stay on the
Ariana Grande I am sure everyone knows or heard of Ariana Grande. She is a wonderful, talented 23 year old. Her nickname is Ari. He full name is Ariana Grande-Butera. Ariana Grande is mostly known for singing and acting. The song “dangerous Women” is very popular. That is where she became more known around the world. People travel from far places to see her. That is how special she is to most of us. Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Edward Butera, and Joan Grande
The Hudson River Hudson River is one of the beautiful rivers in the state of New York . Hudson river was named after Henry Hudson but was founded by another man named Giovanni da Verrazzano.Hudson river is a very nice place to go site seeing. On the river boats, jet ski’s, and other automobiles. Hudson river is a river that is in between New Jersey and New York. Hudson river length is 315 miles long and 507 kilometers. This river is in between two states, one is New
In the book The Pigman, by Paul Zindel, two high school sophomores, John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen, tell the story of how the two met and became friends. Additionally, they communicate the events leading up to them meeting and befriending an older gentleman who later dies as a result of their actions. John, who throughout his high school career had an avocation in causing trouble in school, met Lorraine one day on the bus. Lorraine had just recently moved to the area and was a bit socially awkward
The book the Pigman by Paul Zindel is a good book. Let me summarize the book for you. John Conlan who is a tenth grader who goes to Franklin High with his friend Lorraine Jensen. The first time they meet each other was on the bus on the way to school. When Lorraine thought that John was acting infantile and started laughing obnoxiously. So Lorraine started laughing obnoxiously. Them and a couple of their other friends Denis and Norton. They play this game to see who can call somebody and stay the
In 2003 Ronell Wilson and his friend Jessie Jacobus arranged to sale guns to a buyer. The buyers happen to be two undercover detectives. They arranged to meet in Staten Island to exchange guns for cash. Wilson and his friend did not have guns to sale and the plan was to rob the two gun buyers. When they met the gun buyers Wilson and Jacobus sat in the back of the car right behind the two detectives. At some point Wilson realized that the gun buyers were cops and begin shooting them one by one to
The rumors have been flying for a while that Jill Duggar Dillard could be pregnant once again. They have one son and he is already over a year old. It would not be shocking if the two were having another baby, but they haven't admitted to anything. Now a picture that her husband Derick Dillard posted on his Instagram page has everyone talking about what might be going on. This is just a simple pic of their son Israel, but his caption is what got everyone curious. The Duggar family doesn't believe
The news is out and Maddie Brown of Sister Wives is expecting her first child with husband Caleb Brush. The fans have loved watching these two together and it was obvious that children would be coming soon. Maddie doesn't have plans to live a polygamist lifestyle at all like her parents do. TLC shared the big news today about Maddie expecting her first child. This will be the first grandchild for the Brown family. Maddie and Caleb were also the first couple to get married. Maddie and Caleb shared
cheap and efficient transportation. This is the story of the " Robber Baron", his rise, triumphs and defeats. Born to Cornelius van Derbilt and Phebe Hand in Staten Island, New York. His parents were farmers in the small farming village. His father also operated a small ferry, transporting produce and merchandise between Staten Island and Manhattan. Vanderbilt, was in some sense born into transportation, so it was not surprising that he later went on to become a transportation titan. From young
have lived under the impression that there was “no room for friendship in trade” however he has managed to gain a lot of support and help expand the conveyance of people, cargo, and finished goods in New York and soon, across the US. II. Born in Staten Island, New York, Vanderbilt
The exciting news is out from reality star Audrey Roloff. The star of Little People, Big World is expecting her first child with her husband Jeremy, and they couldn't be more excited about the news. The TLC star just announced that she is expecting. Us Magazine shared the details about Audrey and Jeremy's first baby on the way. They have kept it a secret for a while, but they are now ready to share the exciting news with fans. This couple got married in September of 2014 and they are now expecting
For those of you who are die-hard fans of Jenelle Evans, she has revealed something right now. The Hollywood celebrity, known to appear in Teen Mom 2, has added another member to their family. That's right folks, she welcomes a new one to their amazing family. However, it's not her cute baby....but her new puppy! On her Instagram account, she revealed to her followers about her latest family member. Along with her boyfriend, David Eason, and her little son, she reveals to them their new puppy.
service with the loan he received by working through his Mother. With the one hundred he was able to obtain, by clearing and planting eight-acre field, Vanderbilt purchased two small vessels and carried freight and passengers from Manhattan to Staten Island. By being able to utilize his own earnings in order to start up a business for a chance to make an even more of a profit, Vanderbilt was in a road to become a successful entrepreneur. Vanderbilt successfully was able to return his mother’s loan