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Man punched in the head while walking in Hell's Kitchen
A man was hospitalized after being punched in the head while walking in Hell's KitchenIt happened just after 4:30 p.m. Friday on 400 W. 43rd Street near Ninth Avenue.The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.It is unclear if the attack was provoked.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.ALSO READ | Fish falls from sky and damages couple's Tesla in New JerseyToni Yates has the story on the fish that fell from the sky and damaged a couple's Tesla in Atlantic Highlands.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
Subway Safety: First weapons-scanning devices installed in subway system
The first weapons-scanning device that is to be installed in subways was unveiled on Friday by Mayor Eric Adams.The new technology was installed at Fulton Center subway station in Lower Manhattan.The Mayor is hoping it will keep guns out of subways.The city will set up freestanding screeners to spot guns and track how the system impacts normal commuter flow.The city is using Evolv Technology's weapons detection system, the same technology in place at Citi Field.Critics say the technology will cause congestion at busy stations and are worried about an invasion of privacy.In response to Mayor Eric Adams' announcement, the New...
Stop & Shop reopens delis after deep clean, removal of products amid Boar's Head recall
All Stop & Shop delis have now reopened and have completed the process of deep cleaning equipment and removing all impacted products from the Boar's Head recall, according to a statement from the company.The company said out of an abundance of caution, Stop & Shop made the decision to temporarily close our delis on Friday to conduct this cleaning and product removal following a recent recall of certain Boar's Head meat products.Boar's Head is recalling all liverwurst products, as well as some other ready-to-eat deli meat products because it may contain listeria, according to the USDA.With this guidance issued, Big...
NYCHA residents of Brooklyn's Lafayette Houses speak out after living without gas for months
Residents of a NYCHA building are speaking out over what they say has been a months-long struggle to get their gas turned back on.The residents of the Lafayette Gardens apartments in Bedford-Stuyvesant say they have numerous tickets open with NYCHA, but they claim nothing has been done yet to resolve the gas issue.According to NYCHA, gas service interruption at the Lafayette Gardens began on April 8 and is currently affecting 156 apartments. Residents said issues have been going on for much longer."Gas service interruptions and restoration work are a matter of public safety and involve multiple partners and steps, including...
Fire breaks out at Penn Station shoe shine shop
A fire broke out Friday evening inside Penn Station, causing some delays to the Friday evening rush hour commute.The fire reportedly started from machinery inside a shoe shine shop just before 4:30 p.m.The fire was brought under control around 5 p.m., but officials are worried about a smoke condition on the mezzanine level.Commuters are still being allowed into the building, but there are delays on 7th Avenue due to fire department activity.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.ALSO READ | Fish falls from sky and damages couple's Tesla in New JerseyToni Yates has the story on the fish that fell from the sky and damaged a couple's Tesla in Atlantic Highlands.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
'The Fabulous Four' brings 4 leading ladies together for a wild ride
Get ready for a wild ride with some of Hollywood's most beloved leading ladies.Bette Midler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Susan Sarandon, and Megan Mullally are teaming up for some on-screen shenanigans in "Fabulous Four."The R-rated romp redefines friendship goals for the golden years.This comedy stars Midler as a TikTok-crazed widow who's getting remarried. Her lifelong friends and one estranged one, played by Sarandon, Mullally, and Ralph, head to Key West for some bachelorette antics.When reflecting on what made this experience special, Sarandon joked, "My cats have never been in a movie, and I'm really proud of them - to nepo-baby my...
NJDEP investigating after lead material found on beach in Keyport
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport's bay shore.For months at low tide, residents said thousands of pieces of lead slag can be seen along the shoreline. Just recently, officials determined the objects contain lead.According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and initial tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead.On July 17th, NY/NJ BayKeeper Greg Remaud discovered a significant quantity of material on the beach near the former Aeromarine industrial site where he said someone illegally...
Volunteers from New York Cares spruce up NYC public school ahead of students' arrival in the fall
New York Cares, the largest volunteer network in the city, brought together dozens of volunteers Friday to spruce up a New York City public school.They gathered on the Upper West Side at PS 145, The Bloomingdale School, to prepare the facility for the upcoming school year.Volunteers cleaned classrooms, walkways and storage areas - and they painted interior walls and the building's exterior!New York Cares recently launched its fifth annual Stand with Students campaign, an initiative supporting New York City public schools and students.To find out how to volunteer with the organization, visit www.newyorkcares.org.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
Mother, grandmother killed in Upper East Side murder-suicide
A mother and grandmother are dead after a confrontation in a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Friday, NYPD said.It happened just before 9 a.m. on East 88th Street between York and East End Avenue, just down the street from the entrance of Gracie Mansion.Police are investigating the scene of a suspected attempted murder-suicide on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.People were out enjoying the day, many with baby strollers, and they ran for cover when the shots rang out.The NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said that a custody dispute was the cause of...
Annual NYPD basketball tournament honors memories of 2 slain detectives
Hundreds of student athletes competed Friday in a youth basketball tournament hosted by the NYPD.The annual Detectives Rivera and Mora Basketball Classic on Manhattan's Lower East Side honors the memories of two NYPD detectives who were killed in the line of duty.This marked the third year for the tournament, which was held at Basketball City at on South Street.Eyewitness News was there as boys teams - including those from Suffolk County, Bridgeport, CT and Newark, NJ and Houston, TX - faced off on one side of the massive facility and girls teams battled it out on the other.Not only were...
Neighborhood Eats: Sundaes Best in Manhattan
This week's Neighborhood Eats visits one of Manhattan's most unique ice cream shops.Sundaes Best started as a way to give people in Koreatown a dessert option.Now, the dessert shop has a line out the door, with customers piling in to try their special flavors.Watch the full report in the media player above.
Mother, grandmother killed in Upper East Side murder-suicide
A mother and grandmother are dead after a confrontation in a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Friday, NYPD said.It happened just before 9 a.m. on East 88th Street between York and East End Avenue, just down the street from the entrance of Gracie Mansion.Police are investigating the scene of a suspected attempted murder-suicide on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.People were out enjoying the day, many with baby strollers, and they ran for cover when the shots rang out.The NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said that a custody dispute was the cause of...
Tips to reduce or eliminate credit card fees and save money | 7 On Your Side
The average credit card interest rate today is over 27%.So, if you're struggling with credit card debt, you're not alone.Many of us are carrying a balance of at least $6,000.The good news is there are ways to bring your debt under control."All you really have to do is call and ask nicely," said Matt Schulz, Chief Credit Analyst, at Lending Tree.Schulz said according to his recent survey, your chances of saving big bucks on interest and fees are the best they've been in years."Our survey found that about 76% of folks who asked for a lower interest rate on their...
What's up this weekend? Events for 7/27 - 7/28
What's up for this weekend? We have a great list that promises lots of fun!Community Healing Day at Jane Baily Memorial GardenNew York Restoration Project327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238Saturday, July 2711 a.m. - 5 p.m.https://www.nyrp.org/en/get-involved/events/community-healing-day-at-jane-bailey-memorial-garden/Breed Spotlight: Golden RetrieverMuseum of the DogAmerican Kennel Club101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178Saturday, July 2712 p.m.https://museumofthedog.org/mc-events/breed-spotlight-golden-retriever/?mc_id=278Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood FestMeadowlands Racing & EntertainmentSaturday, July 275 p.m. - 11 p.m.https://playmeadowlands.com/event/seafood_fest/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.
Justin Timberlake's lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DWI charges should be dropped
Justin Timberlake 's lawyer said Friday that the pop singer wasn't intoxicated during a traffic stop in the Hamptons last month and asked a judge to dismiss the case, citing errors in documents submitted by police.But Sag Harbor Village Justice Justice Carl Irace ordered Timberlake to be re-arraigned August 2 with the corrected paperwork.He also agreed the former NSYNC member, who is currently on tour in Europe, could appear virtually for the proceeding.Timberlake didn't attend Friday's hearing as his appearance was waived in advance."He was not intoxicated. I'll say it again. Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated," said Ed Burke, Timberlake's...
Fire burns through row of stores, destroying popular Fair Lawn bakery
A two-alarm fire burned through a row of stores in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, including a popular bakery.Heavy fire spread through the strip on Fair Lawn Road just after 2:30 a.m. Friday.A Jewish bakery, Zadies Kosher Bake Shop, sustained heavy damage."All our recipes are inside, they are all handwritten, they're four generations old, all on a piece of paper," the owner said. "On Friday, shabbas, we're a kosher bakery, there will be a lot of people here trying to get their stuff. I can't even contact all of the people who have orders for today."A Jewish deli, a restaurant, a...
Justice rally held in Washington Square Park for Sonya Massey killed by police in her home
Protesters gathered in Washington Square Park on Thursday to call for justice in the police killing of Sonya Massey in Illinois.36-year-old Massey was shot in her home by police after they responded to her 911 call about a suspected prowler.Protesters say history continues to repeat itself."It impacts me as a Black woman but it affects me as a human first as it should affect all people. To see someone who is asking for help and who clearly needed that help and to see the tragic end that happened - so I think on a humane level I empathize because that...
'A nightmare' - Disturbing video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in Harlem
Disturbing video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a 95-year-old woman being assaulted by a home health aide in Harlem this past weekend.The incident happened on July 21 after the home health aide was sent to take care of the woman who uses a walker and needs an oxygen tank.The video -- caught on the victim's Nest camera -- showed the aide whacking her with a pan and also hitting her repeatedly until she collapsed to the floor."It was a nightmare," said Michelle Mitchell, the victim's granddaughter. "It was horrific. It was one of the worst days of my life."Mitchell was...
Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital, has COVID-19 and double pneumonia: Rep
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for a "myriad of health conditions" and has also contracted COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to his representative.Weinstein, 72, was transferred to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan, his representative and prison consultant, Craig Rothfeld, said Thursday.He is being "treated for the myriad of health conditions that he is still afflicted with on a daily basis such as diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, fluid on his heart and lungs, and various other conditions," Rothfeld said."In addition, Mr. Weinstein tested positive for COVID and contracted double pneumonia in his lungs," Rothfeld said.Weinstein is currently...
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