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Benedetto Guarino, 95, Of Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — Benedetto "Ben" Guarino, of Norwalk, died in his home on Monday, Sept. 28. He was 95.
He was born in North Bergen, N.J., on Feb. 27, 1920, to Frank and Frances DiSalvo Guarino.
Guarino served in the Army during the Korean War and World War II, moving to Norwalk after his service with his family.
He served 20 years as general manager for the B. Lipnick Supply Corp. of Bridgeport, and became an active member of local organizations in Norwalk after retiring.
He is survived by his daughter Linda Aulenti; two granddaughters, Melissa Nadin-Messner and Meredith Anne B…
Anthony W. Hunter, 97, Of Bronxville
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — Anthony William Hunter, of Bronxville, died on Tuesday, Sept. 29. He was 97.
Hunter was born on March 5, 1918 to William and Antoinette Cacciatore in Yonkers, owning Parkway Liquors in Bronxville from 1945 to 2008.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife Muffy, brother William and grandson Bruce.
Hunter is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Toni and Joe Gamils, son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Brenda Hunter, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday…
Hot Topic Coming To Jefferson Valley Mall In Yorktown
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. — Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights announced that retailer Hot Topic would open a store on the property in mid-November.
Hot Topic joins other retailers and eateries at the mall, including American Eagle Outfitters, Express, francesca’s, Gap, H&M, Macy’s, Sears, Pomodoro Pizza and Prime Deli.
The new store will feature band-related apparel, accessories and licensed merchandise, including jewelry, belts, backpacks, T-shirts, CDs and vinyl records
The mall is at 650 Lee Boulevard in Yorktown Heights.
More information is available online.
Certain Cancer Drugs Much More Expensive In U.S. Than Europe, Study Finds
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — A pharmacologist from the University of Liverpool found that the cost of certain types of cancer prescriptions was much higher in the United States than Europe, according to a Huffington Post article.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), pills with fewer side effects than chemotherapy treatments, can cost up to 600 times the European price, according to the study.
Pharmacologist Andrew Hill discovered that European TKI prices range from over $150 to $4,000 per person, compared to American prices of $75,000 to $100,000 per person, reported the Huffington Post.
Hill's res…
Cancer Prescription Drugs Much More Expensive In U.S. Than In Europe
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — New research from the University of Liverpool found that the cost of certain types of cancer prescriptions was much higher in the United States than Europe, according to a Huffington Post article.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), pills with fewer side effects than chemotherapy treatments, can cost up to 600 times the European price, according to the study.
Pharmacologist Andrew Hill found that European TKI prices range from over $150 to $4,000 per person, compared to American prices of $75,000 to $100,000 per person, reported the Huffington Post.
Hill was to pre…
