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Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, famed for landing Flight 1549 on the Hudson in 2009, announced he has early-stage Alzheimer's disease and is beginning a long journey. He said he hopes speaking openly will help other families facing the disease, noting that there is no cure but treatments can mitigate symptoms and slow progression.
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, famed for the 2009 Hudson River landing, announced an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis and said he will face the progression with his family, hoping his openness aids families in similar situations and that the disease won’t stop him from looking forward.
Nathan Fielder humorously compared his recent safe landing in a pilot training scene to the famous 'Miracle on the Hudson,' claiming he 'put down his plane safely on land,' and jokingly suggesting it as a new 'miracle' flight, even though he downplays being a hero.
"The Sopranos" cast reunites to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, while in New York City, two kids had to be towed in a kayak to school due to flooding, a Bronx woman is sentenced to two years in prison for throwing a pumpkin at a Metro-North conductor, and the Brooklyn Bridge receives a new $2.4 million LED lighting system. Additionally, the "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, reunites with co-pilot and passengers to mark the 15th anniversary of the emergency water landing.
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, known for the "Miracle on the Hudson," reunited with the NYPD divers who aided in the rescue 15 years after the event. Sullenberger recalled the dramatic experience of landing the plane in the Hudson River after it struck birds, while the divers shared their experiences of rescuing passengers from the frigid water. The team effort and bravery of the first responders helped avert disaster, and Sullenberger remains grateful for their efforts.