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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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The NYPD is searching for this woman in connection with forcing an elderly woman to withdraw cash from the ATM. -Photo by NYPD

The NYPD is searching for this woman in connection with forcing an elderly woman to withdraw cash from the ATM. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

September 16, 2024


BRONX - Cops are looking for a man and a woman who allegedly forced an elderly woman to withdraw cash from her bank account. 


At around 2 pm on August 30, a 78- year-old woman was walking near Apple Bank on Westchester Square. Cops said a man and a woman grabbed the senior by the arm and forced her into the back. They allegedly forced the victim to make to withdraws from the ATM. It is unknown how much cash the pair was given.


The suspects ran off without further incident. However, not before their images were captured on surveillance cameras throughout Westchester Square. 


The NYPD released the photos of the suspects and is injuring the public to send tips to help capture them.   


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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Location: Westchester Square, Bronx, NY, USA

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