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By Dr. Steven Angelo, Chief Medical Officer, Medicare & Retirement, UnitedHealthcare of New York  Bronx Voice  July 8, 2025   NEW YORK - Experts are forecasting that 2025, especially this summer, will be particularly hot, which may pose heightened health risks for older adults, according to a University of Southern California study. Seniors may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke as well as complications from chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure that are worsened by extreme heat.   How older adults can stay cool Plan ahead – Follow local weather reports to ensure you have enough food, prescription medications and other home “staples” to get through a heat wave. Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty. Limit caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. Drinks with el...
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Gunman Beats Man with Helmet for 55 Dollars

The NYPD is searching for an armed gunman who beat a worker with a motorcycle helmet during a robbery. -Photo by NYPD


By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

November 26, 2023


BRONX - A gunman beat a Bronx man with a motorcycle helmet after robbing him of $55, the NYPD said.


Police released dramatic surveillance video of the suspect pointing a handgun at his victim during the robbery.


At around 3 am on November 15, a man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into a business at 2801 Jerome Avenue near Mosholu Parkway and started up a conversation with the 44-year-old employee.


Cops said the man pulled out a handgun and demanded cash. The employee handed over $55. Angered, the suspect took off his motorcycle helmet and repeatedly struck the employee in the face and body with the helmet.


EMS treated the victim at the scene.


The suspect is a male who is 5 foot 8 who has a medium complexion and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black helmet, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.  


Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.

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