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Former NY State Senator Found Safe After Being Reported Missing Former NY State Senator Found Safe After Being Reported Missing
Former NY State Senator Found Safe After Being Reported Missing A longtime New York politician has been located after being reported missing earlier, authorities announced. Former New York State Sen. Bill Perkins, who also represented Harlem on the New York City Council was reported missing from his apartment on Tuesday, Jan. 18, just weeks after his latest term on the Council concluded. Perkins, now 72 years old, was found early on Wednesday, Jan. 19, after being reported missing from his Morningside Avenue apartment on Tuesday afternoon. Police said that Perkins was ultimately found at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the Bronx by offi…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Beloved West Haverstraw Restaurant Owner Dies At Age 65 Beloved West Haverstraw Restaurant Owner Dies At Age 65
Beloved West Haverstraw Restaurant Owner Dies At Age 65 A beloved restaurateur from the Hudson Valley died at the age of 65 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Jerry J. Accomando, the owner of Rockland County staple Babe’s Bar & Grill in West Haverstraw, died on Friday, Jan. 14, his family announced, following a near two-year battle with colon cancer. Best known for his popular restaurant, Accomando was also an avid motorcyclist who was also a prominent figure with the Stony Point Seals and Nam Knights of America. “If one word could be used to describe Jerry Accomando that would be the word we would choose,” Michael Lydon wrote on the …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Popular TV Reporter Dies At 44 Popular TV Reporter Dies At 44
Popular TV Reporter Dies At 44 A popular reporter has died at the age of 44. ESPN reporter Jeff Dickerson, who covered the Chicago Bears, died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from complications with colon cancer, according to a report from ESPN. His wife, Caitlin, died two years ago after years of treatments and complications from melanoma, the news outlet reported. Dickerson is survived by his parents and his 11-year-old son, Parker. Jeff DickersonGoFundMe A GoFundMe created for Parker has raised more than $238,000 as of Wednesday, Dec. 29, passing its $100,000 goal. Many friends and colleagues of Dickerson posted tributes …

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
'When Should I Start Getting Checked?' Rockland Physician Answers Women's Screening Questions 'When Should I Start Getting Checked?' Rockland Physician Answers Women's Screening Questions
'When Should I Start Getting Checked?' Rockland Physician Answers Women's Screening Questions Unfortunately for women, cancer comes in various shapes, sizes and severity. However, knowing when -- and where -- to begin screening for these illnesses can greatly reduce the likelihood of developing an undiagnosed case later in life. Dr. Lisa Ferrara, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recommends women follow these guidelines when screening: General: Blood pressure, weight, diabetes and cholesterol at annual primary-care visits. Breast cancer: Age 40­-75, annual mammogram; continue based o…

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Obituaries
Jenine Kinsella , 40, Remembered For Beauty -- Inside And Out Jenine Kinsella , 40, Remembered For Beauty -- Inside And Out
Jenine Kinsella , 40, Remembered For Beauty -- Inside And Out Jenine DiMaggio Kinsella of Ramsey died after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 40 years old. Jenine was born in Queens, N.Y. and later lived in Orange County in Monroe, before settling in Ramsey.  The owner of Keep It Glowing, Jenine was a holistic esthetician. Countless people expressed condolences on her social media page and her obituary, remembering for Jenine for her beauty -- inside and out. "Jenine and I went to high school together and her bright light was always infectious," Aoife Freeman said.  "I remember sitting in her bedroom with her on the floor picking out outfits…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Nurse Records Impactful Video After Her Own Cancer Diagnosis Nurse Records Impactful Video After Her Own Cancer Diagnosis
Nurse Records Impactful Video After Her Own Cancer Diagnosis A North Jersey mother and nurse is raising awareness to colon cancer after a recent and shocking diagnosis of her own. Jennifer Waller, 32 of Clifton, went for a colonoscopy after experiencing vague abdominal symptoms and weight loss, she explained in a recent video. When the mom of two woke up hours later, the doctor told her she had a large tumor in her colon. "I made this video because here in the United State you don't get screened until you're 50 years old," Waller said. "According to my biopsy, I'd be dead." More than $5,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups
Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups While going for a routine physical may not be at the top of many men's to-do lists, especially those in middle-age, males between 40 and 64 years old should begin regular health screenings, even if they feel healthy. “Your family health history really starts to come into play in middle age,” said Dr. Howard Feldfogel, of Highland Medical, P.C. Clarkstown Medical Associates and director of the Department of Medicine at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “If you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you should be tested for these things, too. Even i…

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