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Area Native Valerie Harper, Who Earned Fame As TV's 'Rhoda,' Dies At 80
Hudson Valley native Valerie Harper, who achieved fame in a sidekick role on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” before starring in her own, top-rated show, “Rhoda,” died on Friday, Aug. 30. She was 80.
She had leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, in which cancer cells invade the fluid-filled membrane surrounding the brain.
For her work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series three times, and later received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Rhoda/"
Harper was born on Aug. 22, 1939…
Listeria Infections, Including One Fatality, Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses
Eight people in four states, including New York and New Jersey, have been hospitalized with listeria infections linked to deli meats and cheeses, including one person who died, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The death occurred in Michigan, the CDC said. Pennsylvania is the fourth state where cases have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicates that meats and cheeses sliced at deli counters might be contaminated with Listeria and could make people sick, the CDC said.
A single, common supplier of deli products has not been identified.
Those who be…
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
A recall has been issued for melon products sold in 16 states, including New York, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Ninety-three people were infected, 23 of whom were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The recall is for cut cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew produced by Caito Foods LLC. The fruit has been sold under various brands or labels at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods.
For a full list of where and when the products were sold, click here.
Other states affected include Illinois, In…
