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Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition
Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition Dozens of students from New York have been named semifinalists in the country’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The Society for Science announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2024 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Participants were whittled down from 2,162 applicants from 712 high schools across 46 states, Puerto Rico, and 10 other countries. Students were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, and community involvement, as well as a commitment to academics and creativity in asking scientific …
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. Gary V. DeCraine, 75, had last been seen leaving his residence, located on Spangle Drive in North Babylon, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 4, said police. Late Tuesday morning, July 5, Suffolk County Police announced DeCraine 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 man who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Gary V. DeCraine, 75, was last seen leaving his residen…
Missing NY Woman Found Missing NY Woman Found
Missing NY Woman Found Update: A 77-year-old Long Island woman who went missing has been found. Long Island resident Gwyneth Cravens had last been seen in the town of East Hampton, on Wagon Lane, at around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 15., authorities said. On Sunday evening, it was announced that she had been located. Original report: A 77-year-old woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Long Island resident Gwyneth Cravens is a vulnerable adult with Alzheimer's disease who was last seen in the town of East Hampton, on Wagon Lane, at around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 15…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Who May Be Headed To Hudson Valley Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Who May Be Headed To Hudson Valley
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Who May Be Headed To Hudson Valley A silver alert has been issued for a missing Long Island woman who authorities say may be headed to the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing West Babylon woman who suffers with the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.   Helen Benjamin, age 70, of West Babylon, was last seen leaving her home at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, Suffolk County Police said.  She was heading to a church meeting at Kingdom Hall in West Babylon, and it is unknown at this time whether she arrived.  She is 5-foot-2 and approximately 130 pounds with…
Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies
Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies A longtime owner and director of a Long Island funeral home has died at the age of 89. David A. D’Andrea, of Copiague, formerly of Babylon, and the co-owner of the D'Andrea Brothers Funeral Home in Suffolk County died on Tuesday, March 8. Born and raised in Amityville, D'Andrea graduated from Amityville High School and went on to serve in the US Navy, said his obituary. He earned his license in mortuary science at Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse and in 1957 opened D’Andrea Brothers Funeral Home in Copiague, a business that he ran with his brother Richard for more than 30 y…
Northern Westchester Native, One Of America's Top Golf Writers, Dies At 66 Northern Westchester Native, One Of America's Top Golf Writers, Dies At 66
Northern Westchester Native, One Of America's Top Golf Writers, Dies At 66 Native New Yorker Tim Rosaforte, one of the most prominent and popular golf writers in the country, died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Northern Westchester, in Mount Kisco, and graduated from Brewster High School in Putnam County. Rosaforte was the first journalist to be awarded an honorary membership by the PGA of America in 2020 during a career that spanned more than four decades in various media including newspapers, magazines, books, and television. During his career, Rosaforte covered nearly 150 major championships and 17 Ryder Cups whi…
COVID-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s COVID-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s
Covid-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s Scientists from across the world will present their findings on how COVID-19 affects the brain this week amid a new study that has identified mechanisms by which COVID can lead to Alzheimer’s disease-like dementia. The scientists are meeting at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, which gets underway in Denver on Monday, July 26. Research that has been conducted up till now has been concerning. A Cleveland Clinic study discovered a link between infections of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and brain changes that are commonly seen in those with Alzheim…
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. Paul Voto, age 62, was last seen leaving his residence in Manhasset on Foxcroft Road Saturday, Jan. 16, at 12:30 p.m. His disappearance was reported to police at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.  Nassau County Police announced he has been located. No further information was released. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Paul Voto, age 62, was last seen leaving his residence in Manhasset on Foxcroft Road Saturday, Jan. 16, at 12:30 p.m. His disappearance was re…
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. Paul Voto, age 62, was last seen leaving his residence in Manhasset on Foxcroft Road Saturday, Jan. 16, at 12:30 p.m. His disappearance was reported to police at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.  Nassau County Police announced he has been located. No further information was released. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Paul Voto, age 62, was last seen leaving his residence in Manhasset on Foxcroft Road Saturday, Jan. 16, at 12:30 p.m. His disappearance was re…
Missing Long Island Woman Found Missing Long Island Woman Found
Missing Long Island Woman Found Update: A 70-year-old Long Island woman who went missing has been located. Grace Bentley, 70, had last been seen leaving her Medford residence, located at Lorraine Court, Saturday, Nov. 9 at approximately 12:15 p.m.  She was found later in the afternoon, Suffolk County Police said. Original report: Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Medford woman who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Grace Bentley, 70, left her Medford residence, located at Lorraine Court, Saturday, Nov. 9 at approximately 12:15 p.m. and has not returned. She was driving…
Missing Long Island Woman Found Missing Long Island Woman Found
Missing Long Island Woman Found Update: A 70-year-old Long Island woman who went missing has been located. Grace Bentley, 70, had last been seen leaving her Medford residence, located at Lorraine Court, Saturday, Nov. 9 at approximately 12:15 p.m.  She was found later in the afternoon, Suffolk County Police said. Original report: Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Medford woman who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Grace Bentley, 70, left her Medford residence, located at Lorraine Court, Saturday, Nov. 9 at approximately 12:15 p.m. and has not returned. She was driving…
Missing Levittown Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel Missing Levittown Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel
Missing Levittown Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel New update: A 71-year-old man who went missing has been found. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with Alzheimer's disease, was last seen on Miller Place in the hamlet of Levittown in Nassau County at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.  He was located Sunday morning, June 2 by state police in the Midtown Tunnel in New York City after his car had run out of gas, according to the New York State Public Safety Department. Original report: A 71-year-old man has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with…
Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel
Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel New update: A 71-year-old man who went missing has been found. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with Alzheimer's disease, was last seen on Miller Place in the hamlet of Levittown in Nassau County at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.  He was located Sunday morning, June 2 by state police in the Midtown Tunnel in New York City after his car had run out of gas, according to the New York State Public Safety Department. Original report: A 71-year-old man has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with…