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Federal authorities subpoena mayor Eric Adams' director of asylum seeker operations, sources say
According to sources, federal prosecutors have subpoenaed the director overseeing New York City's office for asylum seekers, the latest sign of escalating federal scrutiny of Mayor Eric Adams' administration.Molly Schaeffer, who leads the city's Office of Asylum Seeker Operations, received the information sharing request from federal authorities Friday morning, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the subpoena.It was not immediately clear what information federal authorities were seeking or whether the subpoena related to multiple ongoing federal law enforcement investigations swirling...
Suspect in Brooklyn subway station shooting indicted; NYPD plans to release bodycam
The suspect involved in a police shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday was indicted on several charges on Friday.Derell Mickles, 37, was arraigned from his bed at Kings County Hospital, where he is recovering after being shot by police.He's accused of charging at two police officers with a knife at the Sutter Avenue train station in Brownsville.Video in the media player above is from a previous report.He was indicted on eight counts, including attempted aggravated assault on a police officer, attempted assault and assault, menacing a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon and theft of services,...
Suspect accused of pushing 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn arrested
A man accused of punching a woman and causing her to fall onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn was taken into police custody on Friday.Shadrach Ford, 30, was arrested on a slew of charges including second-degree attempted murder, attempted criminally negligent homicide, criminal trespassing, and multiple counts of assault, harassment and reckless endangerment.The 62-year-old victim is recovering after being shoved onto the tracks of the Jefferson Street station "L" line platform on Thursday.Video in the media player above is from a previous report.Police said a stranger asked to borrow her lighter and after she said no, he punched the woman...
Hochul sounds off on cellphones at NYSUT's 'Disconnected' conference: 'I want kids to be kids again'
New York Governor Kathy Hochul continued her statewide listening tour on cellphones in schools, listening to teachers concerns at the New York State United Teacher's "Disconnected" Conference.This is a continuation of the tour that has already included stops with parents across the state.Gov. Hochul continued to state her opposition to students' cellphone use in schools during a question and answer session on Thursday."When it comes to our kids on an issue like we're talking about today, doing nothing is simply not an option. When I took office, I vowed change. I had seen that our mental health system here in...
Rally in NYC outside United Nations calls for return of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas
Just outside of the United Nations Friday morning, a rally was held urging the release of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas.Protesters rallied on the East Side, between East 47th street and 2nd Avenue, calling on world leaders to make this a top priority.New York State Attorney General Latisha James was among the speakers."101 families who have never given up. 101 families who have never stopped fighting for their loved ones. 101 families who have lived through hell. And, 101 families who simply want the return of their loved ones," she said.It is nearly one year since the October...
Malaysian cuisine at Hainan Chicken House in Sunset Park
This week's Neighborhood Eats visits Hainan Chicken House in Sunset Park, Brooklyn."This is a family-owned restaurant and five of my family members are involved in this. So it's my aunt, my mother, my father, my sister and myself," said Chris Low, the owner.Hainanese chicken is special to the Low family. He said that he grew up eating it with his grandparents in Malaysia."When you get the actual plate, it's the chicken, the chicken rice, a trio of sauces which is dark soy, a kalamansi chili garlic lime, chili sauce, and a ginger scallion sauce," Low said.They plate their rice dishes...
NYC COVID Czar Dr. Jay Varma accused of attending sex party, dance while urging quarantine
The doctor who led New York City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic took part in sex parties and a dance while urging citizens to stay home.Dr. Jay Varma, then-Mayor de Blasio's senior public health adviser, conceded he "participated in two private gatherings" and failed to use the best judgment.His statement came after a conservative podcaster, Steven Crowder, posted hidden camera video of Varma talking to a woman, who is off camera, talking about the parties.Varma did not challenge the authenticity of statements he is overheard saying on the footage but said it had been "secretly recorded, spliced, diced, and taken...
Fall colors 2024: Where to see the best colors of fall this weekend
Fall foliage season is here! Here's where to find the best views across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and other parts of the country.AccuWeather says the best displays this season are expected across upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania, including popular destinations such as the Adirondacks, the Finger Lakes and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.Several parts of the Adirondacks are already expected to be at midpoint of change this weekend, as well as a few spots in the Catskills and Central New York regions.The start of autumn will feel more like a second summer across the eastern U.S., which will...
What's up this weekend? Events for 9/21 - 9/22
What's up for this weekend? We have a great list that promises lots of fun!Taste of the SeaportLocation: Lower ManhattanDate: Saturday, September 21Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Admission/Cost: Various priceshttps://www.tasteoftheseaport.org/Emerson College Presents: Climate Science FairLocation: The High LineDate: September 21-23Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. each dayAdmission/Cost: Freehttps://climatesciencefair.emersoncollective.com/Morningside LightsLocation: Morningside Park at 116th StreetDate: Saturday, September 21Time: 8 p.m.Admission/Cost: Freehttps://artsinitiative.columbia.edu/morningside-lights/https://www.morningside-lights.com/Brooklyn Book FestivalLocation: Brooklyn, citywideDate: September 22-30Time: Various times depending on eventAdmission/Cost: Freehttps://brooklynbookfestival.org/San Gennaro FestivalLocation: Little ItalyDate: September 21 and 22 (closing weekend)https://sangennaronyc.org/SUBSCRIBE TO THE MORNINGS @ 10 PODCASTDiscover more podcasts from abc7NY here----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
1 dead, 3 hurt, including 1 firefighter, in Flatbush house fire
One person was killed and three others were hurt, including a firefighter, in a house fire in Brooklyn early Friday.The fire broke out inside a home on Farragut Road in the Flatbush section just after 3:45 a.m.Three residents were taken to Kings County Hospital.A 71-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition for smoke inhalation was later pronounced dead.A 31-year-old woman remains in critical condition and a 65-year-old woman is expected to survive.A firefighter was taken with minor injuries to Mount Sinai Brooklyn.Citizen App captured video of the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.ALSO READ: 7 On Your Side helps utility worker get retirement money owed by ex-employerNina Pineda helps the former PSE&G lineman get access to his retirement fund.----------* More Brooklyn news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
2 dead after 3-alarm fire tears through Paterson home
A three-alarm fire killed two people in Paterson, New Jersey on Friday morning.The flames broke out on North 7th Street just after 2:30 a.m.One woman described fleeing the fire with her pets. She said her dog alerted her to the fire."He was barking so much, I got out of bed and I opened the door and all of the side of the house was on fire," said Lia Lamela, a resident. "I ran back in just to grab him and my cats and ran back out, and the whole walkway to get outside to the sidewalk was completely in flames....
Concern over guns in NYC schools following incidents, shooting of teen leaving school
A high school student is recovering Friday morning after being shot leaving a high school in Staten Island on Thursday.It was one of three incidents involving guns in schools, also in the Bronx and Queens.Two guns were recovered Thursday inside Flushing High School in Queens. The discoveries were made before 12:30 p.m.Two teens, ages 17 and 15 were stopped when the weapons were found. Now, on Friday, portable scanners will greet students there as an added security measure.The Department of Education released a statement saying, "The safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. We are grateful to...
1 dead, 3 hurt, including 1 firefighter, in Flatbush house fire
One person was killed and three others were hurt, including a firefighter, in a house fire in Brooklyn early Friday.The fire broke out inside a home on Farragut Road in the Flatbush section just after 3:45 a.m.Three residents were taken to Kings County Hospital.A 71-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition for smoke inhalation was later pronounced dead.A 31-year-old woman remains in critical condition and a 65-year-old woman is expected to survive.A firefighter was taken with minor injuries to Mount Sinai Brooklyn.Citizen App captured video of the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.ALSO READ: 7 On Your Side helps utility worker get retirement money owed by ex-employerNina Pineda helps the former PSE&G lineman get access to his retirement fund.----------* More Brooklyn news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NYPD announces security measures, street closures ahead of United Nations General Assembly
Next week, more than 130 world leaders will meet for the United Nations General Assembly.Officials are coming to the city for high-level meetings on issues impacting countries around the world.Friday morning, the NYPD hosted a security briefing on the steps they and other law enforcement agencies are taking to protect these officials, including getting more control over unmanned drones in the sky.The NYPD says they pose a serious safety threat to New Yorkers.With recent attacks in the Middle East, the issue is becoming a real focus of the city's counter-terror planners.Eyewitness News spoke exclusively to officials about their concerns.As of...
NYPD pushes for broader control over unmanned drones that could pose threat to New York City
As drones, both big and small, increasingly pose a terrorism threat to large cities like New York, the NYPD is pushing for the ability, and right, to take control of an unmanned drone before it can cause damage.At the United Nations on Thursday night, the NYPD showed off the latest of a fleet of drones it uses to keep people safe.However, it's other people's drones that are increasingly the real focus of the city's counter-terror planners."A drone big or small, even with a modest payload, in an area with the urban density of New York City, you have a gigantic...
Gunman who opened fire inside Jacobi Medical Center in 2022 sentenced to 12 years in prison
A Bronx man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for opening fire, striking a man in the emergency waiting room of Jacobi Medical Center in 2022 and sending patients and hospital staff running for their lives.Keber Martinez, 25, formerly of 1241 Beach Avenue was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison and five years post-release supervision on one count of first-degree assault by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Jeanette Rodriguez-Morick. He pleaded guilty to that charge on August 28, 2024."The defendant opened fire inside Jacobi's emergency room, wounding one man and showing complete disregard for the patients and staff,...
16-year-old arrested after woman fatally shot in front of family during robbery on Lower East Side
Police have arrested a teen wanted in the shooting of a woman who was killed in front of her family outside her Lower East Side apartment last week.The NYPD announced on Thursday that a 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with murder, criminal possession of a weapon and burglary.The shooting happened on Market Street just after 11 p.m. on September 9.Police say two suspects followed a man into a condo building and into the elevator up to the eighth floor and tried to rob him.The robbery was thwarted by the man's wife, Ying Zhu Liu, 57, who heard the commotion...
Delta Airlines pauses flights between JFK and Tel Aviv through December 31
Delta flights between New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and Tel Aviv, Israel will be paused through Dec. 31 due to "ongoing conflict in the region," the airline said in a release Thursday.The company cited factors like security guidance and intelligence reports.People can still book travel to Tel Aviv on the Delta website, but it's for partner airlines like EL AL Israel Airlines."Customers impacted by the schedule change will receive notifications via the Fly Delta app and contact information listed in their reservation as these cancellations are processed in Delta's system," the company said in a statement.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NYPD executes another crackdown on pedicab drivers in Times Square
The NYPD executed another crackdown on pedicabs in Times Square Wednesday night as part of "Operation Front Door."Mayor Eric Adams posted several photos from Wednesday, saying the taskforce seized 18 pedicabs and issued summonses to illegal vendors.Our "Operation Front Door" task force is taking a real, boots-on-the-ground approach, aimed at making Times Square safer and cleaner for all.Just last night, our teams were back out AGAIN, seizing 18 pedicabs and issuing summonses to illegal vendors, focusing on major quality… pic.twitter.com/NxVsesvhxV— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 19, 2024 Eyewitness News was with officials last week when they performed another crackdown.The goal of...
Happy 100th... twice! 2 women celebrate birthdays together at Long Island assisted living facility
Two women celebrated their 100th birthdays together on Thursday in Jericho.Edith Tweedy and Elaine Blumstein were recognized at the Bristal Assisted Living, where they both live."100 years old. I never expected that," Tweedy said.The duo -- both from New York City -- met for the first time at the living facility at their own centennial birthday celebration."Not many people live to this age," Tweedy said. "My family did not. Most of my family died very young."Tweedy graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx in 1942.She then worked as a Travel Agent until she was 90.When asked what her...
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