COVID-19: CBS News Producer, Talent Executive Dies After Being Hospitalized COVID-19: CBS News Producer, Talent Executive Dies After Being Hospitalized
Covid-19: CBS News Producer, Talent Executive Dies After Being Hospitalized A CBS News producer and talent executive died from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the age of 54. Maria Mercader, who has worked at CBS for nearly three decades in various positions, died on Sunday, March 29 in a New York City hospital, officials said. She had been in medical leave for an unrelated matter since late February prior to her hospitalization for COVID-19. According to CBS, Mercader "fought cancer and related illnesses for more than 20 years, and was an inspiration each time she returned to work after a setback threatened to end her life.” "Even more than her talents as a journa…
COVID-19: CBS News Evacuates NYC Offices After Two Workers Test Positive COVID-19: CBS News Evacuates NYC Offices After Two Workers Test Positive
Covid-19: CBS News Evacuates NYC Offices After Two Workers Test Positive Staffers at the CBS News Headquarters and CBS Broadcast Center in New York in midtown Manhattan were evacuated after two employees tested positive for coronavirus. Employees were sent home at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 to allow crews to sanitize and disinfect CBS’ offices and headquarters. CBS Broadcast Center in New York City is located at 513 W 57th Street between 11th and 12th avenues. The second building is located directly across the street at 555 West 57th street. The closure is not expected to be a long one, and CBS is expected to reopen as soon as Monday, March 16…
Hudson Valley Barber, Known As 'World's Oldest,' Dies At Age 108 Hudson Valley Barber, Known As 'World's Oldest,' Dies At Age 108
Hudson Valley Barber, Known As 'World's Oldest,' Dies At Age 108 A Hudson Valley man known as the "world's oldest barber" has died. Anthony Mancinelli died on Thursday, Sept. 19 at his Orange County home in New Windsor. He was 108. Mancinelli started cutting hair at age 11 years old. Remarkably, he kept at it for almost a century.  In 2007, he was cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world’s oldest barber” -- a designation repeated each year since then. Mancinelli was born March 2, 1911 in Montemilone, Italy. The son of John and Savino Madrisi Mancinelli. Anthony came to America in September of 1919, on the ship Caserta. …
Police: Daughter Of TV Producer Accused Of Blackmailing David Letterman Bares All At Area Beach Police: Daughter Of TV Producer Accused Of Blackmailing David Letterman Bares All At Area Beach
Police: Daughter Of TV Producer Accused Of Blackmailing David Letterman Bares All At Area Beach The daughter of a former TV producer who allegedly attempted to blackmail Westchester resident and former late-night TV star David Letterman has been arrested for allegedly baring all at a beach in Fairfield County. Anna Lee Halderman, 28, of Norwalk, turned herself into police on Saturday, Aug. 17, on charges of indecent exposure for allegedly taking off her bathing suit on Monday, July 15, at Compo Beach, said the Westport Police Department. Halderman’s father, Robert “Joe” Halderman, was a CBS News producer when he found a diary belonging to longtime Letterman assistant Stephanie Birkitt…
Westchester Woman Dies In Dominican Republic, Report Says Westchester Woman Dies In Dominican Republic, Report Says
Westchester Woman Dies In Dominican Republic, Report Says .A Westchester woman has reportedly become the third American to die in the Dominican Republic this month when she stopped breathing while on the operating table during liposuction. New Rochelle resident Alexandra Medina stopped breathing during a procedure at a Dominican Republic clinic on Friday, July 5, according to a CBS News report. The Dominican health ministry has now opened an investigation, though Medina’s family reportedly doesn’t know if they’ll actually get any answers. According to the report, Medina, whose age was not released, was unhappy with her appearance, and doctors stat…
Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser
Brookfield's Cultec Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse Vwmff Fundraiser Former NHL All-Star Theo Fleury enthralled visitors as the headlining motivational speaker to help raise money for medical research of an extremely rare brain disease during a recent visit to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Rare Disease Day. Fleury spoke about his struggles with addiction and mental health associated with physical abuse at the hands of a former youth hockey coach in Canada. Fleury went on to win a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames and became a gold medalist in the Winter Olympics. He played part of his career with the New York Rangers.  Fleury spoke of how he overcame his ob…
Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse
Free Tickets For Students: Ex-nhl Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Need some inspiration? Come to Ridgefield Playhouse (80 East Ridge Road) to see former NHL star, Stanley Cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist Theo Fleury recount his one-of-a-kind story of overcoming addiction, abuse and trauma. "Theo Fleury: A Real Conversation," sponsored by Coltec with support from Ridgefield Prevention Council, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Special guests and New York Rangers Tom Laidlaw and Colton Orr are also scheduled to appear. The show will be hosted by CBS News Senior National Correspondent, Jim Axelrod, and will feature an audience Q&A and fan m…
REPORT: Christie A Candidate To Succeed Sessions As Nation's Top Cop REPORT: Christie A Candidate To Succeed Sessions As Nation's Top Cop
Report: Christie A Candidate To Succeed Sessions As Nation's Top Cop Chris Christie is being considered to replace Jeff Sessions as United States attorney general, according to published reports. Christie, the 56-year-old former New Jersey governor and, before that, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, was cited by CBS News sources after President Trump dumped Sessions as the nation's top law enforcement officer on Wednesday. The short list also includes Rudy Giuliani, outgoing Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, and former Attorney General William Barr, CBS News reported, adding that other candidates will likely be added. The Newark-born Christie, who lives in Mo…
Stamford Native Named New Anchor Of CBS News' 'Face The Nation' Stamford Native Named New Anchor Of CBS News' 'Face The Nation'
Stamford Native Named New Anchor Of CBS News' 'Face The Nation' Stamford native Margaret Brennan, senior foreign affairs correspondent for CBS News, has been picked as the next moderator of “Face the Nation,” the network’s prestigious Sunday morning public affairs show and one of the most influential venues in American politics. Her new role, announced by CBS on Thursday, Feb. 22 makes Brennan, 37, the only woman currently serving as a solo anchor of a major Sunday political affairs show.  Brennan succeeds John Dickerson, who left “Face the Nation” in January to replace Charlie Rose on “CBS This Morning. Brennan, who graduated with honors from the Conv…