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BOSTON (CBS) — It took almost a decade, but Heidi Bean is reunited with her flute. Boston police said Wednesday they’ve given Bean her instrument worth $13,000 back after she left it in a taxi cab in 2012. Bean, who was a performer with the New England Philharmonic orchestra at the time, said she lost the flute at around 3:30 a.m. when she was riding in a minivan Metrocab from her job at Howl At The Moon back to her Beacon Hill apartment. The New Hampshire native told WBZ-TV back then she was “devastated” because she worked full-time in high school to save up money for the flute. The silver flute was made by Woburn-based Brannen and cost $10,000 at the time. Heidi Bean with her flute before it was lost. (Photo Credit: Heidi Bean) Police said they got a tip two months ago from a music store employee in Boston who said someone came in and asked about the value of a flute. The worker took down their contact information and snapped a photo of the flute with the serial … [Read more...] about $13,000 Flute Left In Boston Taxi Cab Nearly A Decade Ago Returned To Owner

BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston police commissioner is pushing back against allegations that he failed to take action against a now-retired officer who was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the 1990s. In a statement released late Tuesday, Paul F. Evans said he and other officials did “everything that could be done” to hold the officer accountable at the time. He challenged the account put forward Tuesday by Acting Mayor Kim Janey, who said previous police leaders had “neglected their duty to protect and serve.” READ MORE: 'Let's Do This Revere'; City Aims For Herd Immunity By July 4 Evans issued the statement after the city released documents from a 1990s internal affairs investigation into Patrick Rose , a retired officer who was able to keep his badge despite a 1995 criminal complaint for sexual assault on a 12-year-old child. The records revealed that an internal police investigation concluded there was enough evidence to support the allegations against Rose, and … [Read more...] about Former Boston Police Commissioner Defends Handling Of Patrick Rose Abuse Allegations

BOSTON (CBS) — Gisele Bundchen, the former super model, activist and wife of ex-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a new job – and it’s with a Boston-based company. The fantasy sports and betting giant DraftKings announced Bundchen is joining the company as a “special advisor” to the CEO and Board of Directors for “environmental, social and governance initiatives.” “Gisele Bündchen is a global icon who has utilized the platform she established in modeling, fashion, and entertainment, to lead and advocate for vital environmental and social causes,” said DraftKings CEO Jason Robins in a statement. “I believe that the strategic counsel and unique global perspective that Gisele brings to me and the board will be indispensable and, as evidenced by our Earth Day campaign, her impact will be immediate and far-reaching.” READ MORE: Emerson College Requires All Students To Have COVID Vaccine By Fall Semester Today, @DraftKings announced the appointment of @giseleofficial … [Read more...] about Gisele Bundchen Joining Boston-Based DraftKings As ‘Special Advisor’

BOSTON (CBS) – A performer in the New England Philharmonic orchestra is seeking the public’s help in finding her missing $10,000 flute. Heidi Bean said she lost the flute at around 3:30 a.m. Sunday when she was riding in a minivan Metrocab from her job at Howl At The Moon back to her Beacon Hill apartment. READ MORE: Emerson College Requires All Students To Have COVID Vaccine By Fall Semester Bean, a New Hampshire native, has a Master’s degree from the Longy School of Music in flute performance. She has been playing flute for 20 years. But, Bean says she will have to quit the orchestra if she can’t get her flute back. Pictured is the same model flute, only gold. Heidi's is all silver. (Photo courtesy: Heidi Bean) “I’m pretty devastated about the whole situation,” said Bean, who added that she worked full-time while in high school to save up money for the flute. “I won’t be able to get a new one for a long time.” READ MORE: $13,000 Flute Left In Boston Taxi Cab … [Read more...] about Woman Looking For $10,000 Flute Lost In Boston Taxi

BOSTON (CBS) – A variety of hearts are now on display on the bridge at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston to mark one year since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The “Hearts on the Bridge” display was launched Wednesday on the bridge that connects 75 Francis Street with Brigham’s Shapiro Cardiovascular Center. READ MORE: Emerson College Requires All Students To Have COVID Vaccine By Fall Semester Yellow hearts represent the lives lost to COVID-19, blue hearts represent those who were treated and released, and white hearts are messages from staff as they reflect on the last year. READ MORE: $13,000 Flute Left In Boston Taxi Cab Nearly A Decade Ago Returned To Owner Hearts on display throughout the bridge to commemorate those were treated or lost their lives to COVID-19. (Photo Credit: Brigham and Women’s Hospital) The hospital says this time last year is when the pandemic hit the hardest. The display will be up through May 4. MORE NEWS: Worcester … [Read more...] about Brigham And Women’s ‘Hearts On The Bridge’ Display Honors Lives Lost And Saved From COVID