Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines
Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been taken to task by three members of his famous family for his views on vaccines, which have been debunked by health officials. Although the country is mired in one of the worst measles outbreaks in years, Kennedy, a former Bedford resident, has been known to spread conspiracy theories about vaccines causing autism and other impairments on social media, prompting his family to respond in an essay posted on Politico. The World Health Organization has reported a 300 percent increase in the number of measles cases around the world as compared to this time last year,…
Missing Westchester 17-Year-Old Found Missing Westchester 17-Year-Old Found
Missing Westchester 17-Year-Old Found Update: The 17-year-old Mel who was last seen around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14  near the Bronxville Public Library, has been found safe. Mel Harris was located at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan, authorities announced late Friday afternoon, March 15. Original report: A 17-year-old boy has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Mel Harris, who authorities say has autism, was last seen at the Bronxville Public Library at around 6:30 Thursday night, March 14. He is described as being 5-foot…
Missing 15-Year-Old Westchester Girl Found Missing 15-Year-Old Westchester Girl Found
Missing 15-Year-Old Westchester Girl Found Update: A 15-year-old girl who went missing has been found. Kayela Carroll of Yonkers, who was last seen early Wednesday evening, March 13, was "is home and is safe," the New York Public Safety Department announced Thursday afternoon, March 14 Original report: A 15-year-old girl has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. At the request of the Yonkers City Police Department Communications Division, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Kayela Carroll. She was last seen was las…
Missing 16-Year-Old Found Missing 16-Year-Old Found
Missing 16-Year-Old Found Update: The 16-year-old who went missing in the area late Monday afternoon, Feb. 25 has been found and is safe, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Nicholas Guiliano of Valley Cottage was located at a rest stop on the Garden State Parkway late Monday night, the department said. Original report: A 16-year-old boy has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in finding him. At the request of the Clarkstown Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Nicholas Guiliano. Gui…
Missing 16-Year-Old Found Missing 16-Year-Old Found
Missing 16-Year-Old Found Update: The 16-year-old who went missing in the area late Monday afternoon, Feb. 25 has been found and is safe, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Nicholas Guiliano of Valley Cottage was located at a rest stop on the Garden State Parkway late Monday night, the department said. Original report: A 16-year-old boy has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in finding him. At the request of the Clarkstown Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Nicholas Guiliano. Gui…
Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search
Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search Update: The 2-year-old girl with autism who was abducted in New York City has been found safe and a suspect is in custody after a nearly 24-hour search. Seniya Benitez, 2, who is non-verbal and has autism, was kidnapped by her father, 21-year-old Christian Benitez, who is not permitted to have unsupervised contact, in the Bronx near Gleason Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, police say. No further details have been released. Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued following the abduction of an infant in New York City. Seniya Benitez, 2, who is non-verbal and has autism, w…
Education Fund Launched For Son Of Ex-Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Plane Crash Education Fund Launched For Son Of Ex-Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Plane Crash
Education Fund Launched For Son Of Ex-Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Plane Crash Frends and family of a man who grew up in Northern Westchester and was an attorney in Fairfield County and one of three victims in a fatal plane crash have started an education fund for his son. Richard Terbrusch, 53, of Ridgefield, was killed Saturday, Oct. 13 in a plane crash along with two other people, including the pilot Munidat "Raj" Persaud, the owner of a Danbury flight training company, and Dr. Jennifer Landrum, a teacher at Thomson High School in Georgia. Terbrusch, a 1983 graduate of John Jay High School in Cross River whose family law practice was in Danbury, left behi…
Missing 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Safe Missing 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Safe
Missing 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Safe Update The 20-year-old Poughkeepsie man who went missing since Wednesday night was located after someone saw a social media post about him and reported his location, the New York Public Safety Department said. "Many thanks to all who share these alerts -- they can and do make a difference," the department said. Original report An Active Missing Adult Alert has been issued related to the disappearance of a 20-year-old Hudson Valley, the New York Public Safety Department said. Jonathan Kolessar was last seen on Wednesday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. on Harrison Street in the city of Pou…
Search Party From Three States Looking For Missing Boy Near NY Border Search Party From Three States Looking For Missing Boy Near NY Border
Search Party From Three States Looking For Missing Boy Near NY Border A search party with authorities from three states is out looking for a 13-year-old boy who has gone missing near the borders of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The boy, who is from Waterbury, went missing in Mount Washington in western Massachusetts, near the neighboring Mount Everett State Reservation and the Taconic State Park in Columbia County, New York. The unidentified boy was hiking with his father when he went missing Friday at around 8:15 p.m., WesternMassNews reported. State police said the boy, who is autistic, has a cell phone with him, but reception is not good in the …