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Ring Lost During ‘Hero Celebration’ Found by Intrepid Neighbors

April 25, 2020 | 3:28 PM - Updated on December 31, 2021 | 6:30 PM
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The 76-year-old woman who lost her ring while clapping for coronavirus heroes a few nights ago got it back — thanks to people who read the original story we posted, according to a family member.

Ellen, the woman’s daughter, just sent us an email about the discovery after telling us that several West Side Rag readers had been scouring West End Avenue for the lost ring. She wrote the note below:

“Two women who saw the story decided to walk and search. As they didn’t have the exact location they looked in places others hadn’t. They found the ring in the base of a tree (it seems as if someone probably found it earlier and placed it there as it was way around the corner and nowhere near where it possibly could have fallen). They brought the ring to the doorman who called my Mom.

So thank you!! And a very happy ending.”

Photo by ‘Ella’s Dad‘ via flickr.

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NYYgirl
NYYgirl
5 years ago

So fantastic to hear this!!!!!

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Cindyp
Cindyp
5 years ago

Now, that’s a great story about a symbol of love! And love those ladies who persisted. Great work girls!

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Suzanne Davis
Suzanne Davis
5 years ago

As a fellow clapper, I am THRILLED to hear the outcome of this story. I was hoping some people would search. Thanks for the good news.

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Susan Green
Susan Green
5 years ago

Lovely- I remember years ago when my mother lost her ring and I went scouring for it.. and found it! It meant so much to have it back. It was lovely to hear of strangers who wanted so much to help.

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Frank
Frank
5 years ago

Such a great ending!

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Susan
Susan
5 years ago

This is a beautiful story!

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West 90th Street Jeff
West 90th Street Jeff
5 years ago

Now THAT’S my Upper West Side. Love it.

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Margaret
Margaret
5 years ago

What a wonderfully happy ending! Now if someone could just help me find my right air pod that fell out of my ear the other day … nowhere NEAR the UWS, but just thought I’d throw it out there to the universe – you never know! Please all stay safe and healthy! Xox

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Leah
Leah
5 years ago
Reply to  Margaret

Hi! I found one on Columbus and 85th a few days ago. Is it yours?

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JecMarie
JecMarie
5 years ago
Reply to  Margaret

There’s actually a sign on 84th between West End and Riverside saying someone FOUND a right air pod!!

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CHERYL
CHERYL
5 years ago

YEAH. SO HAPPY IT WAS FOUND!

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Sally Campbell
Sally Campbell
5 years ago

I’m noticing the Bible passage right next the ring says to some it is given to work miracles. I believe if we open our hearts as those women did, and are willing to do some work, we can all work miracles. Thanks for telling us the end of this great story. One other point, having looked for things I have dropped, I’m always amazed how far the have gone.

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JS
JS
5 years ago

Loved reading this happy ending. Some people are so kind.

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Zoe
Zoe
5 years ago

The power of the West Side Rag!! 🙌
Love a happy ending …

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Sarah
Sarah
5 years ago

Oh, I’m so pleased! Good work, everybody!

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Martha
Martha
5 years ago

I ❤️ NY.

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Suzie E
Suzie E
5 years ago

West Side Rag, you might put Margaret at #8 in touch with the two people who have found air pods. You’d have another happy ending to report!

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Marci
Marci
5 years ago

A happy ending! Thanks for letting us know.

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ZoomZ
ZoomZ
5 years ago

Your paper’s name for the next week should be:

The West Side RING

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UWSder
UWSder
5 years ago

These are my neighbors and i am so glad to see the ring returned. They are sweet and lovely people who are actually new to New york City but have been committed to cheering First Responders night after night.

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Ruth Bonnet
Ruth Bonnet
5 years ago

This made my day! This is the Upper West Side I know and love!

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Jackie Penny
Jackie Penny
5 years ago

This is hear warming. The whole story. So glad the woman got her ring back, and Bless those two women who took the time to search. Stories like this make me proud to be a New Yorker. 🙂 Stay well and be safe everyone.

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ClaudiaC
ClaudiaC
5 years ago

I’m happy the ring was returned.
I found a page from a Brazilian passport, and this page has all the personal information about an individual. Do you have suggestions on what to do with this passport?

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UWS
UWS
5 years ago
Reply to  ClaudiaC

You can reach out to Consulate General of Brazil in New York. They might have a person’s contact info

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