From near and far, Long Island is coming together to help the lives of complete strangers in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, pitching in with animal rescues and crucial donations. Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:29PM Chantee Lans has more on the efforts on Long Island to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires out west. EAST MEADOW, Long Island (WABC) — From near and far, Long Island is coming together to help the lives of complete strangers in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, pitching in with animal rescues and crucial donations. “So,…
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The $77 million strategy will put 750 more police officers on platforms and in stations and 300 more officers on overnight trains. ByEyewitness News Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:32PM N.J. Burkett has details on the new strategy. NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City subway riders will start seeing officers on every overnight train starting Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday. “I’m not waiting,” Hochul said. “Monday you will start seeing the increased presence on the overnight trains.” The $77 million strategy will put 750 more police officers on platforms and in stations and 300 more officers on overnight trains.…
One woman was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and two firefighters suffered minor injuries while fighting the blaze. Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:44PM Toni Yates has details on the daring rescue in Carlstadt. CARLSTADT, New Jersey (WABC) — Quick-thinking officers in New Jersey rescued three people from a devastating house fire on Tuesday night. It happened at a home at 617 1st Street around 8:30 p.m. in Carlstadt. Officers Brian Monroe, Chelsea Marafelias, and Anthony Bellina responded to a call for resident who was having trouble breathing, but when they got there, they saw the home was engulfed…
There is a sense of optimism among members of the Palestinian community in New Jersey that a peace settlement will begin this weekend, despite delays to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:47PM Anthony Johnson reports on the Palestinian American community’s reaction to the tentative ceasefire deal. PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — There is a sense of optimism among members of the Palestinian community in New Jersey that a peace settlement will begin this weekend, despite delays to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Friday’s expected vote by Israel’s leaders to support the settlement…
Dubravka looks like your typical 20-year-old college student in New York City, but she lives with a fear most students in the U.S. do not. The fear of her family being separated. Dubravka looks like your typical 20-year-old college student in New York City. She’s studying business and working to pay her way through college, but she lives with a fear most students in the U.S. do not. The fear of her family being separated. “If we came together, we leave together,” said Dubrvaka, who didn’t want to publicly share her last name in fear of retaliation. Her family brought…
The mayor joined Eyewitness News on Thursday to discuss a number of key city issues, including the planned increase in police presence underground. POLITICS Adams is set to meet with Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Friday ByEyewitness News Friday, January 17, 2025 2:18AM Mayor Eric Adams joins Eyewitness News to discuss the increase of police presence on the subway, among other key city topics. NEW YORK (WABC) — Governor Kathy Hochul’s push to increase the number of police officers in the subway is a very big deal for New Yorkers, including Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor joined Eyewitness News on Thursday…
Are you age 10 and older, and interested in free books? Look no further than Brooklyn Book Bodega’s special book giveaway this Saturday. EDUCATION Anyone 10 and older is eligible for the free book giveaway by pre-registering below ByEyewitness News Friday, January 17, 2025 3:07AM Stream New York’s #1 news – Accuweather – original content 24/7 BROOKLYN, New York (WABC) — Are you age 10 and older, and interested in free books? Brooklyn Book Bodega is having a special book giveaway for Community Day on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., that’s open to anyone over the…
The incident reportedly took place in Downtown Brooklyn on January 10. ByEyewitness News Friday, January 17, 2025 3:49AM Stream New York’s #1 news – Accuweather – original content 24/7 DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN (WABC) — Rapper Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr. was arrested and charged with allegedly assaulting his assistant, police say. The incident reportedly took place in Downtown Brooklyn on January 10. Police say it appears the rapper got into an argument with a 50-year-old man along Jay St. and Front St. Police say Busta Rhymes punched the victim in the face. The victim was injured…
The Mayor’s Office says they will discuss ways to move the city and country forward. POLITICS ByEyewitness News Friday, January 17, 2025 5:08AM The Mayor’s Office says they will discuss ways to move the city and country forward. Mayor Eric Adams will be at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. The Mayor’s Office says they will discuss ways to move the city and country forward. The meeting comes at a time when Adams is under federal indictment. Trump has voiced his support for the mayor and says he would take a look at a possible pardon for…
The MTA said B and C trains had been suspended in both directions due to a loss of a third-rail power near 59th Street Columbus Circle. TRAFFIC Friday, January 17, 2025 5:14AM West side subway lines resumed operations after power problems at Columbus Circle delayed the evening commute. MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — Service on multiple subway lines in Manhattan has resumed after power problems impacted the evening commute on Thursday. The MTA said B and C trains had been suspended in both directions due to a loss of a third-rail power near 59th Street Columbus Circle. A, B, C…
A WOMAN has revealed that her neighbour put spikes on their shared fence to stop her cats from jumping up. And not only do they look ugly, but she’s worried that her beloved furry friends could get really hurt too. Reddit An animal lover has been left fuming after her neighbour put spikes on their shared fence to stop her cats jumping up[/caption] Alamy The user claimed that she didn’t know her neighbours ‘had an issue’ with her cats[/caption] Clearly very frustrated, the angry woman took to social media to reveal all, leaving many open-mouthed. Posting on r/mildlyinfuriating, the animal…
Sandra Coto Navarro, 48, is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of weapon in connection to the death. ByEyewitness News Friday, January 17, 2025 5:24AM CeFaan Kim has the details from Kew Gardens Hills. KEW GARDENS HILLS, Queens (WABC) — A woman has been charged in the death of a Queens superintendent reportedly killed while attempting to collect late rent. Sandra Coto Navarro, 48, is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of weapon in connection to the death. She had handcuffs around her wrists and a smirk on her face after being…
Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, the club have announced. The striker’s existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 but he has now committed his future to the club until the 2033-34 season. A post on the club’s X account read: “Erling’s here to stay! We’re thrilled to announce Erling Haaland has extended his contract at City to 2034.” Haaland made an instant impact at City after signing for them in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund, firing 52 goals in all competitions to help the club win a Champions League, Premier…
The design of a new Cityside Health hub at Fort George is now largely complete and a planning application is due to be submitted this year, it’s been confirmed.
Next Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: a day to reflect on the contributions of the murdered civil rights leader. On Thursday, some kids at Whitney Young High School got a jump start on the tribute. martin luther king jr Mayor Brandon Johnson, others spoke to Whitney Young High School Thursday Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:17PM Whitney Young High School students learned more about the civil rights leader ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr., or MLK, Day 2025. CHICAGO (WLS) — Next Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: a day to reflect on the contributions of…
APPLE has pulled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature after it gave iPhone owners inaccurate news alerts. The feature was supposed to give condensed AI-generated summaries of several news notifications. Getty News outlets and press groups had warned that the feature was not ready and that AI-generated errors were feeding misinformation[/caption] However, the notifications were pushed with the logo of the reporting news outlet – making it look like they were coming from within the organisation’s app and not via AI. Apple had received criticism from the BBC over the faulty feature, which the news organisation said should be “urgently”…
The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s bribery and corruption trial on Thursday. Closing arguments expected Wednesday Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:53PM The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s bribery and corruption trial on Thursday. CHICAGO (WLS) — The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s bribery and corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Building on Thursday. The jury was sent home early, and will return for closing arguments. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Closing arguments are scheduled to start next…
AN urgent probe is underway after a child was allegedly grabbed by the throat on their way home from school. Parents from Moorlands Junior School in Sale, Manchester were informed the pupil had been targeted in an “unprovoked” incident on Thursday, January 16. The school’s note to parents said: “Urgent message-apologies as this is quite shocking. “We have just been informed of a very nasty incident where a stranger has grabbed hold of one of our children by the throat, on Broad Road, as they were walking home. This was unprovoked.” “This has been reported to the police. Can I…
A $7 billion commercial, residential and entertainment district planned near the United Center easily cleared the first hurdle Thursday. united center The $7 billion project to redevelop the area around the United Center could reshape the Near West Side over the next decade Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:26PM The 1901 Project proposal by the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks owners was unanimously approved by the Plan Commission Thursday. CHICAGO (WLS) — A $7 billion commercial, residential and entertainment district planned near the United Center easily cleared the first hurdle Thursday. The Plan Commission unanimously approved the development proposal, which is now…
Dear White People star DeRon Horton says that he was shot days before Christmas. The American actor – also known for action movie Dirt, fantasy romance Endless, drama Burning Sands, and horror American Horror Story: 1984 – said he was recovering following a person shooting at him while he was in a car. His co-star from The Last Days Of Ptolemy Grey, Samuel L Jackson, was among the celebrities posting to wish him well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ديرون (@deronhorton) Horton shared an image of him in a hospital bed on Instagram on Thursday night,…