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Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man The search is on for a Long Island man who was reported missing. Robert Kane, age 74, was last seen on Arcadia Drive in West Islip at around 11 p.m. Monday, April 1. Suffolk County Police said Kane suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a black 2024 Land Rover Defender with New Jersey registration 873161T. Kane is 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black back brace. Anyone with information is asked to contact the S…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man missing from Long Island who may need medical attention. Leo Frazier, age 88, was last seen on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. It was just before 8 p.m. on that day when Frazier was spotted driving a 2002 tan Nissan Altima (with New York registration CZD-4820) on Frazier Street. Authorities say Frazier has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-6, weighs approximately 145 pounds, and is bald with brown eyes. When he was last seen, …
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Harry Zenonos, age 64, of Huntington Station, was last seen at his Columbia Street residence at around 6 a.m. Friday, March 1. Suffolk County Police said Zenonos suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is described as 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown jacket and gray pants. Police said Zenonos may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk Count…
Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days
Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Suffolk County Police issued a Silver Alert for Patchogue resident William Stewart on Monday, Feb. 26. The 72-year-old, who has dementia, was last seen leaving his North Ocean Avenue residence in a taxi at around 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Relatives haven’t seen or heard from him since. Stewart is approximately 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds with white hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or call 911. Share …
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Authorities have issued an alert for a missing Long Island man who was last seen near an airport and may need medical attention. Zhengfa Huang, age 70 of Bethpage, went missing on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the JFK airport near terminal seven at around 9 p.m., according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Huang has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-1 and weighs approximately 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, Huang was wearing a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a blue hat. He might be carrying two plastic bags, authori…
Missing PA Woman May Be On Long Island, Police Say Missing PA Woman May Be On Long Island, Police Say
Missing PA Woman May Be On Long Island, Police Say A woman missing from Pennsylvania, who may be in need of medical attention, could be on Long Island, police said. Kristin Lynn Nilsen, age 67, was last seen driving in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at around 2 p.m., according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. However, she is now thought to be nearly 200 miles away, police said, as information indicates that she may be in the West Village area of Manhattan and could be on her way to Sag Harbor. Nilsen has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. She drives a 2002 silver Acura MDX with Pe…
Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located
Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located Update:  A missing Long Island man who police thought to be in need of medical attention has been located, authorities said.  Charles Ford, age 58, had last been seen on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. leaving his West Hempstead home.  On Monday, Sept. 25 -- four days after he first went missing -- Nassau County Police announced that the man had been found.  Additional details, including where he was found and his current condition, were not released.  Original story:  A man with dementia who may be in need of medical attention has disappeared after leavi…
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found Update:  A Long Island woman who went missing after a trip to Walmart has been located, officials said.  Marie Gratia, a 66-year-old woman who authorities said had dementia, was reported missing after she left a Valley Stream Walmart on Wednesday, July 12, and disappeared.  At the time of her disappearance, she was thought to be riding the NYC bus system in Queens.  On Friday, July 14, Nassau County Police announced that Gratia had been located, but did not provide information about her condition or location.  Original story: Police are asking for the community’…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Arturo Rabassa was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, on Route 112 in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station. The 93-year-old suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Rabassa is described as being 5-foot-1-inch tall and 150 pounds, bald, with blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, black sweater, gray pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-…
New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found
New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found Update:  A missing Long Island man has been found, according to Nassau County Police.  The announcement came just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. No further information was released. Charles Ford had last been seen in West Hempstead on Sunday, May 7. Because the 58-year-old man has dementia, it was believed that he may have been in need of medical attention.  Original story:  The West Hempstead man has dementia, authorities said. Charles Ford, age 58, was reported missing and may be in need of medical attention, according to the New York State Missing Per…
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Trenace Hagans, age 67, was last seen at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the town of Hempstead, on Holly Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hagans suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket. Authorities said Hagans may attempt to travel to Westbury by train …
Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island
Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Varene Brisard, age 74, was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in the hamlet of Baywood, on Nugent Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Brisard has dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a long dark brown trench coat, dark blue hat, and black boots. She may be carrying …
Missing Long Island Woman Found Missing Long Island Woman Found
Missing Long Island Woman Found Update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been located. Edwina Foster, age 82, had last been seen leaving her East Patchogue residence at 28 Ocean Ave., at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. "Edwina Foster has been located, unharmed," Suffolk County Police reported late Wednesday night. Earlier report: A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help to locate her. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for the missing East Patchogue woman who suffers from dementia. Edwina Foster, age 82, was last seen leaving her residence at 28 Ocean…
Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Bayville Man Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Bayville Man
Seen Him Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Bayville Man Police are reaching out to the public for help locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Frank Herlihy, age 77, of Bayville, was last seen at around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, on Creek Ridge Road in Bayville, according to Nassau County Police. Herlihy has dementia and may be in need of medical attention, police said. He is described a white man standing 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighing 135 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes. Herlihy was last seen driving a 2009 dark gray Chevrolet Impala with New York registration ESX-9048. He may have been driving in the area of Hempst…
Missing Long Island Woman Found Missing Long Island Woman Found
Missing Long Island Woman Found Update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been found. Gladys Roeper, age 85, had last been seen at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept 22, in Bay Shore, near the Windcrest development on Joyces Way, according to Suffolk County Police. Authorities have now announced that she has been located. No further information was released. Original report: Authorities have issued an alert for a vulnerable adult reported missing on Long Island. Gladys Roeper, age 85, was last seen at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept 22, in Bay Shore, near the Windcrest development on Joyces Way, according to Suffolk County Po…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A 76-year-old Long Island man who went missing has been found. Paul M. Petruccelli was reported missing in Coram at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.  Late Thursday afternoon, June 16, Suffolk County Police announced he has been located, unharmed. Original report: A 76-year-old Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for the man who suffers from dementia. Paul M. Petruccelli was reported missing in Coram at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.  He is 5-foot-4 with a thin buil…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Ralph Buono, age 79, had last been seen leaving his home in Islip sometime after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 in a car, Suffolk County Police said. On Sunday afternoon, March 27, police announced that "Ralph Buono has been located, unharmed." Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for the Islip resident who  has Parkinson’s disease and is showing signs of dementia. Ralph Buono, age 79, left his ho…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old Long Island Man Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old Long Island Man
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old Long Island Man Police have issued a silver alert for a missing 72-year-old New York man. Long Island resident Jean Labossiere was last seen at his home on Wilson Boulevard in Central Islip at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. He is described as being bald and between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-6 and between 215 to 220 pounds, with brown eyes, SCPD said.  Police said Labossiere was last seen wearing a navy blue jacket, black shoes, and dark-colored pants. Labossiere has dementia, police said. He has gone missing before and was previously located near…
Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week
Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week A former adjunct professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering who suffers from dementia and was reported missing by his family has been located at a Manhattan hospital. Suryanarayan “Suri” Hegde, age 76, was last seen at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23 at his Manhattan apartment before being reported missing by his family the following day. Hegde, who suffers from dementia, but was still capable of getting out of the house and finding his way home, was reportedly found at Harlem Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 27 after a near weeklong search. During the search, a Goo…
Police Dog Rescues Missing Long Island Woman Police Dog Rescues Missing Long Island Woman
Police Dog Rescues Missing Long Island Woman A Long Island police K-9 and his handler rescued a missing woman who was found shivering and wet near her home. Officer Ralph DiMasi and K-9 Jax found the 62-year-old East Moriches woman who suffers from dementia more than 18 hours after she was reported missing from her home, said the Suffolk County Police. The woman, who went missing around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, was found after a massive search that included uniformed officers, Aviation Section, Marine Bureau, and Canine Section.  But it was K-9 Jax who found the woman shivering, cold and wet, lying on a log in the middle of th…
Missing 84-Year-Old Long Island Man Has Been Found Safe Missing 84-Year-Old Long Island Man Has Been Found Safe
Missing 84-Year-Old Long Island Man Has Been Found Safe Update: Hector Rucci, age 84, has been located unharmed, according to an update from Suffolk County on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Rucci had been reported missing on Tuesday, Nov. 16, after he left his home in Dix Hills. Original report: Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 84-year-old Long Island man who may be in need of medical attention. Hector Rucci was last seen at his home, located at 4 Pine Hill Drive in Dix Hills, at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, according to an alert from Suffolk County. Rucci is described as being 5-foot-7 and about 140 pounds, with black hair and …
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 78-year-old woman. Rita Wilson was last seen at about 7:30 a.m. at her home in the Clinton County town of Redford, which is about 22 miles from Plattsburgh, police said.  State Police said Wilson has dementia, and her family is concerned for her welfare. She was last seen wearing a red jacket with the word "Cortland" on it, blue jeans and loafers. She is described as being 5-foot-3 and 128 pounds, authorities said. State Police asked anyone with information to contact authorities at 518-873-2777. Share this story by…
Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report
Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report Update: The Suffolk County Police Department said that 75-year-old Narisco Rodriguez, of Copiague, was located unharmed. Rodriguez was reported missing by his family members on Monday, Oct. 25. Previous report: Police have issued a silver alert for a Long Island man who was reported missing by his family. Narciso Rodriguez, age 75, of Copiague, was last seen leaving 302 Copiague Place at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. His family members reported him missing at about 9 p.m. on Monday, SCPD said.  Rodriguez is described as being H…
Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report
Missing Long Island Man Found Safe, Police Report Update: The Suffolk County Police Department said that 75-year-old Narisco Rodriguez, of Copiague, was located unharmed. Rodriguez was reported missing by his family members on Monday, Oct. 25. Previous report: Police have issued a silver alert for a Long Island man who was reported missing by his family. Narciso Rodriguez, age 75, of Copiague, was last seen leaving 302 Copiague Place at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. His family members reported him missing at about 9 p.m. on Monday, SCPD said.  Rodriguez is described as being H…
COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections
Covid-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections Researchers have identified groups of vaccinated people who may be the most at risk for suffering severe outcomes from COVID-19 breakthrough infections. According to a report from Medical News Today, the study looked at more than 6 million people who have received one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.  One of the paper's co-authors, Dr. Aziz Sheikh, said only a small number of the more than 5 million people who received two vaccine doses remained at risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death after being vaccinated. "We saw relatively few deaths in individuals wh…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Frank Meystrik, age 83, was last seen at his residence in Huntington by his wife at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Suffolk County Police said. "Frank Meystrik returned home, unharmed," police later announced. Original report: Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Long Island man with dementia who may be in need of medical attention. Frank Meystrik, age 83, was last seen at his residence in Huntington by his wife at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Suffolk County Police said. He is 5-foot-10 and approximately 170 pounds with …
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Frank Meystrik, age 83, was last seen at his residence in Huntington by his wife at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Suffolk County Police said. "Frank Meystrik returned home, unharmed," police later announced. Original report: Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Long Island man with dementia who may be in need of medical attention. Frank Meystrik, age 83, was last seen at his residence in Huntington by his wife at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Suffolk County Police said. He is 5-foot-10 and approximately 170 pounds with …
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found New update A Long Island man who suffers from dementia and went missing has been found. William Palmer, age 58, a resident of the Birchwood Suites Assisted Living Facility on Clay Pitts Road in East Northport, had last been seen at the Northport Long Island Rail Road station at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, Suffolk County Police said.  On Monday afternoon, April 19, police announced Palmer was located, unharmed. Original report: Update: William Palmer’s clothing description previously provided to police was incorrect. The story has been updated with the latest …
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found New update A Long Island man who suffers from dementia and went missing has been found. William Palmer, age 58, a resident of the Birchwood Suites Assisted Living Facility on Clay Pitts Road in East Northport, had last been seen at the Northport Long Island Rail Road station at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, Suffolk County Police said.  On Monday afternoon, April 19, police announced Palmer was located, unharmed. Original report: Update: William Palmer’s clothing description previously provided to police was incorrect. The story has been updated with the latest …
COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
Covid-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …
Missing, At-Risk Person In NY Found Through Bracelet-Size Device Missing, At-Risk Person In NY Found Through Bracelet-Size Device
Missing, At-Risk Person In NY Found Through Bracelet-Size Device Police investigators in Westchester were able to track down a missing, vulnerable, 62-year-old woman using “LifeSaver” technology, officials announced. Members of the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a Watkins Place residence shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, where there was a report of a missing woman who suffers from dementia. The investigation found that the woman - whose name has not been released - had been missing since approximately 6 a.m. that morning. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that the woman was enrolled in the Project LifeSaver Program, an…