Westheimer responded to the news with a “hallelujah!” The Bronx resident and Holocaust survivor added in a statement: “I am deeply honored and promised the Governor that I will work day and night to help New Yorkers feel less lonely!” Hochul said the new title might be “just what the doctor ordered,” citing research that found individuals who feel alone face a 32 percent higher risk of dying early. Social isolation and poor relationships are associated with multiple physical and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disorders, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and weakened immunity. “We need leaders like Dr....