Capital Region chef receives kidney transplant

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The family of a beloved Capital Region chef and philanthropist shared an update on his health. Yono Purnomo received a kidney from a living donor on Tuesday.

Purnomo had been on a months-long search for a kidney after being diagnosed with end stage renal failure in 2023. NEWS10’s Trishna Begam interviewed the restauranteur about his health and how dialysis multiple times a day changed his life.

His surgery took place Tuesday morning at New York City’s Presbyterian Hospital. He and his donor are both recovering. Purnomo’s family said both are doing well, and they thank everyone for their continued support and prayers.