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Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91
Charles Osgood, a fixture on "CBS Sunday Morning" for decades and a longtime resident of Bergen County, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the age of 91 from dementia in Upper Saddle River, his family announced in an obituary shared by CBS News. Osgood, born Charles Osgood Wood III joined CBS News in 1971 and anchored the venerable Sunday morning broadcast for 22 years from 1994 to 2016. He also appeared on "CBS Morning News" and "CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," and hosted "The Osgood File" on CBS Radio. His signature signoff was "I'll see you on the radio." Our beloved former …
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Westchester Caseworker Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client
A Westchester County caseworker who resides in Connecticut faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman suffering from dementia whom she had been taking care of. Fairfield County resident Chantel Chenault, age 46, of Danbury, was indicted on multiple charges on Friday, March 24 for stealing from the elderly woman under her care in Westchester, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. According to officials from James's office, Chenault became the woman's caseworker in 2017 and was employed with the Westch…
Police & Fire
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old New York Man
Police have issued a silver alert for a missing 72-year-old New York man. Long Island resident Jean Labossiere was last seen at his home on Wilson Boulevard in Central Islip at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. He is described as being bald and between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-6 and between 215 to 220 pounds, with brown eyes, SCPD said. Police said Labossiere was last seen wearing a navy blue jacket, black shoes, and dark-colored pants. Labossiere has dementia, police said. He has gone missing before and was previously located near…
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Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week
A former adjunct professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering who suffers from dementia and was reported missing by his family has been located at a Manhattan hospital. Suryanarayan “Suri” Hegde, age 76, was last seen at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23 at his Manhattan apartment before being reported missing by his family the following day. Hegde, who suffers from dementia, but was still capable of getting out of the house and finding his way home, was reportedly found at Harlem Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 27 after a near weeklong search. During the search, a Goo…
Police & Fire
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman
New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 78-year-old woman. Rita Wilson was last seen at about 7:30 a.m. at her home in the Clinton County town of Redford, which is about 22 miles from Plattsburgh, police said. State Police said Wilson has dementia, and her family is concerned for her welfare. She was last seen wearing a red jacket with the word "Cortland" on it, blue jeans and loafers. She is described as being 5-foot-3 and 128 pounds, authorities said. State Police asked anyone with information to contact authorities at 518-873-2777. Share this story by…
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Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say
A confused 86-year-old wrong-way driver made it 18 miles navigating his way driving the wrong way in opposing traffic before ultimately safely coming to a stop in the region with an assist from State Police in Sullivan County. At approximately 3 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, New York State Police Troop F received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving the wrong way on State Route 17 in the area of Hancock in Delaware County. In total, police said that they received approximately 30 phone calls regarding the wrong-way driver, though none were able to give an adequate description of the vehicle,…
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Covid-
19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections
Researchers have identified groups of vaccinated people who may be the most at risk for suffering severe outcomes from COVID-19 breakthrough infections. According to a report from Medical News Today, the study looked at more than 6 million people who have received one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom. One of the paper's co-authors, Dr. Aziz Sheikh, said only a small number of the more than 5 million people who received two vaccine doses remained at risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death after being vaccinated. "We saw relatively few deaths in individuals wh…
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Man Who Went Missing In Region Has Been Found
Update: A man who went missing in the region has been found. Sullivan County resident Ronald Murray, age 77, had last been seen on Hillside Drive in Woodbourne at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 driving a 2014 orange Ford Fusion Early Friday evening, July 23, authorities announced he has been located. Original report: Seen him? Or this car? An alert has been issued for a missing, man from the region who has not been seen in nearly 24 hours. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating vulnerable Sullivan County r…
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Covid-
19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …
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Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through Bracelet-Size Device
Police investigators in Westchester were able to track down a missing, vulnerable, 62-year-old woman using “LifeSaver” technology, officials announced. Members of the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a Watkins Place residence shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, where there was a report of a missing woman who suffers from dementia. The investigation found that the woman - whose name has not been released - had been missing since approximately 6 a.m. that morning. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that the woman was enrolled in the Project LifeSaver Program, an…
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Missing Rockland Woman Found
Update: A 75-year-old woman who went missing in Rockland County has been found. The woman, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving her home in Airmont in the area of Cragmere Road at around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Ramapo Police said. Police announced later in the morning she has been located. Original report: A 75-year-old woman has gone missing in Rockland County and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. The woman, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving her home in Airmont in the area of Cragmere Road at around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Se…
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Missing Rockland Woman Found
Update: A 75-year-old woman who went missing in Rockland County has been found. The woman, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving her home in Airmont in the area of Cragmere Road at around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Ramapo Police said. Police announced later in the morning she has been located. Original report: A 75-year-old woman has gone missing in Rockland County and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. The woman, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving her home in Airmont in the area of Cragmere Road at around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Se…
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Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Update: A 75-year-old man who went missing has been located him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday night, Feb. 25, Suffolk County Police announced Pappalardi had been located, unharmed Original report: A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who …
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Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Click here for an updated story: Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. Pappalardi spoke with his wife via telephone at approximately 6:30 p.m. that day and indicated he was in Massapequa, however, he failed to return home that nig…
Police & Fire
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead
A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who went missing has been found dead, state police said. Marlene Pesekow, who had dementia and was classified as a vulnerable adult, went missing on foot in Sullivan County from the Jeffersonville Adult home, located at 4806 Route 52 in Jeffersonville, at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to state police. She was located deceased late Tuesday evening. State police said there appears to be no foul play in her death. The investigation is ongoing.
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Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead
Update: A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who went missing has been found dead, state police said. Marlene Pesekow, who had dementia and was classified as a vulnerable adult, went missing on foot in Sullivan County from the Jeffersonville Adult home, located at 4806 Route 52 in Jeffersonville, at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to state police. She was located deceased late Tuesday evening. State police said there appears to be no foul play in her death. The investigation is ongoing. Original report: A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who…
Police & Fire
Missing Area Man Found
Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
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Missing Area Man Found
Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
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Missing Westchester Woman Found
Update: A 68-year-old woman who went missing in Westchester has been found. Shirley Thompson, of Tarrytown had last been seen at the Sheridan Hotel on White Plains Road in Tarrytown at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. She was located by Greenburgh Town Police while walking her dog in Yonkers, the New York State Public Safety Department announced late Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. Original report: A 68-year-old woman has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. Shirley Thompson, of Tarrytown, a vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in nee…
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Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island. "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
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Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island. "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
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Missing Westchester Man Found
Update: An 85-year-old Westchester man who went missing has been located and is safe. John Lamson was observed by a concerned citizen walking in the vicinity of the BP Gas Station, 190 Aqueduct Road in White Plains at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the Town of Greenburgh, Greenburgh Police said. Greenburgh Police responded and confirmed his identity. Lamson was evaluated on scene by Greenburgh Police EMS and was found to be in good condition. He has since been returned home to his family. Original report: An 85-year-old Westchester man has gone missing and authorities are askin…
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Missing 79-Year-Old Man Found
Update: A 79-year-old man who went missing has been found and is safe. William Schrinert was found by New York State forest rangers and volunteer firefighters in a house under construction not far from where he was last seen in Pine Bush in Orange County, the New York Department of Public Safety said. Original story: A 79-year-old vulnerable man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. William Schrinert of Pine Bush in Orange County was last seen around midnight on Friday, Dec. 28 on North Street in Pine Bush and is believed to be on foot. He ha…
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Missing 79-Year-Old Man Found
Update: A 79-year-old man who went missing has been found and is safe. William Schrinert was found by New York State forest rangers and volunteer firefighters in a house under construction not far from where he was last seen in Pine Bush in Orange County, the New York Department of Public Safety said. Original story: A 79-year-old vulnerable man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. William Schrinert of Pine Bush in Orange County was last seen around midnight on Friday, Dec. 28 on North Street in Pine Bush and is believed to be on foot. He ha…
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Seen Her? Area Woman Has Been Missing More Than Two Months
Have you seen her? Officials are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a vulnerable 76-year-old woman suffering from dementia who has been missing from the Hudson Valley for more than two months. Ruth Thomas has been missing from Fishkill since Thursday, Oct. 11, prompting the New York State Office of Public Safety and the Missing Persons Clearinghouse to issue an alert. Thomas has been listed as a vulnerable adult with dementia and she may be in need of medical attention. She has been described as 5-foot-4, weighing approximately 130 pounds with brown eyes and black ha…
Lifestyle
Missing Rockland Man Found In Westchester
Update: The 78-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 was found on Thursday morning, Aug. 23 and is safe, authorities said. Philip McDermott of Nanuet was located in Yonkers by state police and has been reunited with his family. Original report: A 78-year-old Hudson Valley man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Philip McDermott of Rockland County was last seen on Oakland Place in the hamlet of Nanuet in Clarkstown at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. McDermott is 6-…
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Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Safe
Update: The 78-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 was found on Thursday morning, Aug. 23 and is safe, authorities said. Philip McDermott of Nanuet was located in Yonkers by state police and has been reunited with his family. Original report: A 78-year-old Hudson Valley man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Philip McDermott of Rockland County was last seen on Oakland Place in the hamlet of Nanuet in Clarkstown at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. McDermott is 6-…
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Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found
Update: The 76-year-old Hudson Valley woman reported missing in Rockland County on Tuesday evening was located safely, the New York State Public Safety Department announced Wednesday morning. Mary Capalbo of Airmont was found at a gas station in Hartford, Conn., after someone noticed she was confused and that person contacted local police, authorities said. She has been taken to an area hospital and her family has been notified. Original report: A Missing Person Alert has been issued related to the disappearance of a 76-year-old Hudson Valley woman with dementia who may be in need of me…
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Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found
Update: The 76-year-old Hudson Valley woman reported missing in Rockland County on Tuesday evening was located safely, the New York State Public Safety Department announced Wednesday morning. Mary Capalbo of Airmont was found at a gas station in Hartford, Conn., after someone noticed she was confused and that person contacted local police, authorities said. She has been taken to an area hospital and her family has been notified. Original report: A Missing Person Alert has been issued related to the disappearance of a 76-year-old Hudson Valley woman with dementia who may be in need of me…
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Missing Westchester Man Found In Peekskill
Update: The Missing Adult Alert activated Wednesday for a 92-year-old Westchester man has been canceled. Peekskill Police located him and he is safe, the New York State Public Safety Department said. Original report: A Missing Person Alert was issued Wednesday evening related to the disappearance of a 92-year-old Westchester man. Harold Hess is a white, 5-foot-4, 140-pound vulnerable adult with early onset dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on North MacQuesten Parkway in the city of Mount Vernon at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. He was driving a green…
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Missing Westchester Woman Found Safe
Update: The 85-year-old woman who went missing from White Plains was safely located at Lenox Hill hospital in New York City early Thursday morning. Original story: An alert has been issued Wednesday morning by the New York State Public Safety Department related to the disappearance of an 85-year-old Westchester County woman. Mary Elmore was last seen on Ferris Avenue in White Plains at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, authorities said. Information indicates that Mary may have taken a train, authorities added. She has been located at Penn Station in the past. She has dementia and may be in…
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