Raymond Ortiz, 57, who was mentally-disabled, disappeared from the area three weeks ago. He was last seen leaving St. Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers.
Family members said the dental records they provided to authorities of Ortiz's matched those of the man found in the river, added News12.
Yonkers police have not confirmed the identification of the man found.
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