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Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy New Canaan Financier In Ireland Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy New Canaan Financier In Ireland
Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy New Canaan Financier In Ireland A Connecticut financier was killed at an Ireland hotel after he flew from the United States to care for his mentally ill son. Now his son is charged with the assault that killed him, the BBC reported. New York City resident Henry McGowan, age 30, of Brooklyn, is accused of killing his father, 66-year-old John McGowan, of New Canaan, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the outlet said.  The New York Times reported that Henry flew to Ireland earlier this week to stay at Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois. Henry suffers from bipolar disorder, and when John learned his son had left the count…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week In Westchester Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week In Westchester
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Week In Westchester Authorities in Westchester are asking for the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for a week.  An alert for Elle Torres, who was last seen on Friday, Feb. 9, was issued by the Mount Vernon Police Department on Friday, Feb. 16.  Torres, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was last seen wearing a black coat, multicolored hoodie, blue jeans, and red, white, and black sneakers, police said. She is described as 5-foot-4 and 170 pounds.  Anyone who sees her is asked to call the department at 914-665-2510.  Click the Faceboo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley Authorities are asking for help from the public in locating a missing 26-year-old Hudson Valley man who may be in need of medical attention. New, updated report - Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Garrison Man Found Dead Putnam County resident Colin Albert Marma of Garrison, age 26, was last seen on Friday, Feb. 2, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Feb. 12.  Marma, a vulnerable adult who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black gym pants, red sneakers, and a black baseball cap.  He is described as …

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by Ben Crnic
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Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who Went Missing Visiting Daughter Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who Went Missing Visiting Daughter
Alert Issued For Hudson Valley Woman Who Went Missing Visiting Daughter A Hudson Valley woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. New York State Police say detectives have been investigating the disappearance of Orange County resident Jennifer Jones, age 43, from Chester.  The investigation began on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The 4-foot-11 Jones, who weighs between 110 and 120 pounds, was last seen in the Chester area on or about Wednesday, July 26. She reportedly was going to see her daughter in North Carolina.  Jennifer’s last contact was on Sunday, July 30, where she stated she was in North Carolina. State…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester
Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Westchester as they attempt to locate a missing 30-year-old man. In Yonkers, police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wesley Castel, who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 30 by friends and family members and could be in need of medical attention. Castel is described as being approximately 5-foot-11, weighing 160 pounds with black hair, and an average build.  He was last seen in the area of Orchard Place in Yonkers wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and New Balance sneakers. Investigators noted that Castel suffers fr…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area
Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area Celebrities and acting professionals are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a songwriter, actor, and playwright who has been missing for weeks after walking out of a Hudson Valley hospital. Andy Nieman, age 48, was last seen at approximately 9 p.m. on May 21 at the MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, where he was reportedly seeking psychiatric care and left less than 24 hours after being admitted for treatment. According to Neiman’s family, a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, has bipolar disorder and was wearing only his green hospital scrubs…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man An alert has been missing for a missing 60-year-old man in Westchester who may be in need of medical attention. Members of the Yonkers Police Department are attempting to locate Angel Barrer, who was last seen at Palisade Gardens in Yonkers on Tuesday, March 2. Police noted that Barrer is a diagnosed schizophrenic and suffers from bipolar disorder. At the time he was last seen, Barrer was wearing a blue jean jacket, white t-shirt, and khaki pants, police said. He’s been described as being 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has informat…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Westchester An alert has been issued for a missing adult who may be in a vulnerable state and in need of medical attention in Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department issued a warning for 37-year-old Elizabeth Campbell, who suffers from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, engages in self-harm, and may be in need of medical attention. Police said that Campbell was last seen in the area of Riverdale Avenue wearing a maroon bubble jacket with green leggings. Campbell was described as being 5-foot-8 weighing approximately 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was reported missin…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital
Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital Art is a medium that is both universal and personal at the same time. Take the painting by Armonk native Evan Lorberbaum called “Would You Rather.” It is the artist’s take on the metro station screen—familiar to most anyone in the tri-state area—which asks if the subway traveler would like to add value, add time or cancel. “It’s a philosophical take on what we value in our own lives,” explained Lorberbaum, a 2010 graduate of Byram Hills High School and 2016 graduate of New York University. “Me? I’d like to add value to our limited time, but would like people to decide for themselves.” W…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing For More Than A Month, Police Say Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing For More Than A Month, Police Say
Man With Ties To Westchester Reported Missing For More Than A Month, Police Say An alert has been issued for a missing person with ties to Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department shared an alert from the Newark Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit for Melvin Buckhana, who was reported missing in January and may be suffering from mental issues. According to police in Yonkers, Buckhana has ties to Yonkers and is known to frequent the area. On Thursday, Jan. 16, Buckhana, 30, was reported missing from Alexander Street in Newark. He was last seen wearing a red hat, a dark shirt and blue jeans. Investigators noted he is physically healthy, but his mental health has…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Concerned Hudson Valley Sister Leads Cops To Man Who Crashes Into Six Cars Concerned Hudson Valley Sister Leads Cops To Man Who Crashes Into Six Cars
Concerned Hudson Valley Sister Leads Cops To Man Who Crashes Into Six Cars An unidentified, violent, out-of-control man was apprehended by police after a lengthy police chase which included the man hitting six vehicles, including three state police cars on I-91 in the New Haven area, police said. The incident unfolded early Monday when the man's sister phone New Haven police to report he was "out of control," and "needed hospitalization," said New Haven Police Officer David Hartman. Officers Thomas Blaisdell and Caitlin Zarella spoke with the man’s roommates at their University Place apartment. They said they last saw him a day ago, adding he a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Seen Her? Police Seek Help Finding Woman Last Seen In Westchester Seen Her? Police Seek Help Finding Woman Last Seen In Westchester
Seen Her? Police Seek Help Finding Woman Last Seen In Westchester Authorities are seeking the public's help finding a missing Teaneck High School graduate last seen in Mount Vernon. Baturi Willis, 24, was last seen on W. Sandford Boulevard just after 4 p.m. July 10 wearing a pink tank top and gray tights. The 2012 Teaneck High School grad suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  Anyone with information can call the Mount Vernon Police Department at 913-665-9510.

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by Cecilia Levine