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'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NJ Dad Battles West Nile Virus Nightmare 'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NJ Dad Battles West Nile Virus Nightmare
'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NJ Dad Battles West Nile Virus Nightmare A routine day in August turned into a nightmare for Bergen County dad and CUNY professor Frank Cornacchiulo, who went from walking and talking to being on life support within 48 hours. Frank Cornacchiulo, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and was on immunosuppressive treatment with Rituxan, contracted the virus over the summer, which triggered encephalitis — a severe brain inflammation — that has left him unable to eat, speak, or walk. Cornacchiulo's sister-in-law, Tanya Kevorkian, described the rapid decline since Thursday, Aug. 8  “He was sick with flu-like symptom…
Former NY Rep Paralyzed After Horse Accident Receiving Treatment In NJ: Report Former NY Rep Paralyzed After Horse Accident Receiving Treatment In NJ: Report
Former NY Rep Paralyzed After Horse Accident Receiving Treatment In NJ: Report Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm has been left paralyzed from the chest down after a severe horse-riding accident during a polo tournament, and is being treated in New Jersey, CBS News reports citing a friend of Grimm's.  Grimm, age 54, was thrown from his horse in September and is now undergoing treatment at the renowned Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, which has locations in West Orange, Saddle Brook, Chester, and Marlton.  Headquartered in West Orange, Kessler is where actor Christopher Reeve was treated following a similar accident in 1995, and was…
Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: NJSP Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: NJSP
Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: Njsp In March, Remo was found by New Jersey State Police in Sussex County, malnourished and desperately in need of care. After two months of rehabilitation from Newton Animal Control, Remo fully recovered and was gifted to state police, where he was adopted by Trooper Ryan Dichiara, state police said. Meet Remo, the rescued pup who’s become a hero in more ways than one! In March 2024, New Jersey State Police Troop “B”... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 7, 2024 "Remo has been a beloved part of our team ever since," state police said. "Not only has Remo boost…