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Legoland New York opens applications for next Master Model Builder
Legoland theme park is now hiring! The New York theme park has started their search for a new Master Model Builder.Applicants will be put to the test with creative challenges and timed model builds.The first round of applicants to prove their skillset will have the chance to show off at Legoland's discovery center in New Jersey on August 7.More information about the position can be found on the company's website. Applications open on August 5.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* 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.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, shares she is cancer-free
Isabella Strahan is on her road to a full recovery!In a new update on Thursday from a video on her YouTube channel, the 19-year-old daughter of "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan shared that she is officially cancer-free.Earlier this year, Isabella Strahan publicly revealed she had been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor.Video in player above is from previous report.In her latest vlog titled, "Goodbye Hospital," Isabella Strahan shared that she was at her last appointment at the Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center in Durham, N.C., to review results from her scans."It was a great, great scan,"...
All New York City-area airports report delays, cancelations amid global IT outage
Major disruptions were reported by airlines across the globe after a worldwide IT outage from CrowdStrike.Just before 4:30 p.m., the major New York City-area airports reported 1,254 flights delayed and 479 canceled.The Port Authority warned that customers should not head to the airport unless their flight status is confirmed.Frustrated passengers spoke out about the vacations, class reunions, conferences and weddings they were worried about missing.Toni Yates has details and reactions from frustrated travelers dealing with flight cancellations during global tech outage.After flights started to resume, airlines were still playing a game of catch-up which will likely lead to more delays...
How the global IT outage is impacting NYC services, transit, local airports
Businesses are playing catch up after the global internet outage wreaked havoc on industries Friday.An update from CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that services numerous industries, appears to have sparked a worldwide IT outage, affecting many businesses and government services, including in New York City and other local areas.AIRPORTSPhil Taitt has details on how the global IT outage is impacting local aiports.The number of delayed and canceled flights at area airports has been slashed after an hours-long global internet outage forced a ground stop at airports across the United States.Thousands of flights had been canceled across the country to due the...
West Bank Cafe & The Laurie Beechman Theatre closing on Broadway
The West Bank Cafe & The Laurie Beechman Theatre is closing its doors for good in August.The iconic establishment that has been open for nearly 50 years is a sacred space for experimental New York theater and comedy.Even though employees say they don't make much money, they say that's beside the point."I wouldn't change it for the world, I love what I do," owner Steve Olsen said.The Beechman Theatre is in the basement of the West Bank Cafe, which opened in 1978.But the tiny 90-seat theater built an audience in the grime that surrounded it back then, and became a...
Suspects wanted in brutal attack and robbery caught on camera at Bronx bodega
Police are searching or two suspects who made off with $1,500 in cash after a brutal attack and robbery at bodega in the Bronx that was caught on surveillance video.The two robbers, with faces covered in medical masks, emerged from a silver sedan and came charging into the deli, whacking an employee in the head with a gun before he could even consider cooperating."When he hit him with the gun, he thinks they shot him," the store owner said.The worker, in his 20's wasn't shot, but he fell just out of frame as one robber stood on the counter threatening...
Irish pub Neary's is closing after 57 years in business in Midtown
Irish pub Neary's is closing after 57 years in business, the family announced in a letter to customers.The Midtown pub announced their last day open for business will be Friday.In the letter, the Neary family invited customers to join them in raising a final toast to their father and to 57 successful years of Neary's.Dear Neary's family and friends,"After an incredible 57-year run, Neary's will bid farewell on Friday, July 19th," the letter said. "With heartfelt appreciation and love, we look back on Neary's remarkable journey on 57th Street (now Jimmy Neary Way!). It all began on St. Patrick's Day,...
Arrest made in stabbing death of innocent bystander after road rage dispute in Morris Heights
Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of a bystander of a road rage dispute in Morris Heights.Clement Boateng, 36, was arrested on Thursday and charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, police said.Ronald Gomez-Mesa, 29, was killed when he was stabbed in the chest near a day care in Morris Heights.Two drivers got into a fender bender -- but what should have been easily resolved instead ended in bloodshed.Police say a woman, one of the drivers involved in the crash, got out...
Man accused of posing as priest, burglarizing churches nationwide, including in Queens
A man from Queens who allegedly posed as a priest to get into churches nationwide and burglarize them, is now back in New York City to face charges.Malin Rostas, 45, was led out of the 111th Precinct in handcuffs Thursday night.Back in April, he was arrested in southern California after allegedly trying to burglarize a church there.Authorities say he would call himself "Father Martin" to gain access to churches he would then burglarize, including American Martyrs' Roman Catholic Church in Queen last March.No further details have been provided so far.----------* More Queens 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.
Extra Time: Exclusive sit down with FDNY commissioner, self-driving vehicles at JFK Airport
In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, Bill Ritter sits down with FDNY commissioner Laura Kavanagh as they discuss why she is leaving, plus JFK Airport is testing out self-driving shuttles.As for weather, Friday will be a real relief from the extreme heat.It will be sunny and pleasantly dry, with highs in the mid 80s.Other headlines from Thursday's show:Former President Trump to speak at RNCFormer President Trump will deliver his first speech since the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.Former President Trump told Fox News he will not mention "Biden" by name in his speech...
Apollo Theater receiving special Kennedy Center Honors as 'American institution'
The Apollo Theater will soon be adding another achievement to its illustrious history -- Kennedy Center Honors.An announcement was made on Thursday that the Harlem-based theater is a recipient in its newest class of honorees.The venue is receiving special honors as an "iconic American institution"."We are thrilled to pay special tribute to New York City's renowned Apollo Theater on its 90th anniversary," said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in a statement. "Throughout its history, The Apollo has guided us and the world forward by discovering and nurturing raw talent, molding a unique cultural identity that still defines American culture...
Nearly 100 new Americans welcomed in naturalization ceremony at Lincoln Center
Nearly 100 new Americans were welcomed to their new home country on Thursday in Manhattan.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services held a naturalization ceremony at Lincoln Center to celebrate those who received their citizenship."It's a dream come true, I've always dreamt of being an American citizen," said U.S. Army private 1st class John Apeke, who is originally from Ghana.Apeke moved from his home in 2019 to the United States and joined the Army to defend his future country."It doesn't matter wherever you find yourself, I felt like my life was here," he said.Apeke was just one of many who patiently...
Employment program gives young adults hands-on experience in entertainment industry
A new summer program is allowing young adults to get hands-on experience in the arts and entertainment industry in Newark, New Jersey.Young adults from ages 18-24 participated in training including sound engineering and professional recording, media and TV production, acting and the entertainment business at Galaxy Sound Studios."I really want these kids to get things that school can't teach them in music classes," said Cashmere King, Owner of Galaxy Sound Studios.Newark is becoming a major hub for arts and entertainment, with Lionsgate Studios moving there, and the presence of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and the Prudential...
Up Close: FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh on why she is leaving
Laura Kavanagh made history in New York City nearly two years ago, becoming the first woman commissioner of the FDNY, the country's largest fire department.Hard working, and well liked by most, Kavanagh took the deadly controversy of improper lithium-ion batteries, and helped make them illegal in New York City, and soon, across the country.In her first television interview, Kavanagh told Eyewitness News why she's decided to leave, this - after 10 years working for the department.Kavanagh said "its time" to "pass the torch" to the next leader of the fire department, saying the job "takes 100%""I always knew I needed...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
New lawsuit accuses MTA of cutting buses in New York City
A new lawsuit is accusing the MTA quietly cutting the number of buses running out of depots in New York City.The suit -- recently filed by the Transit Workers Union and public advocate Juumane Williams -- claims the cuts were made around July 12, and were put in place by transit officials to cut the budget following the governor's decision to pause congestion pricing."They cut in because congestion pricing," said TWU Local 100 President Richard Davis. "But how can they cut if they already have the money for the operating budget for the rest of the year? They have the...
Dueling Gaza protests lead to multiple arrests, limited access to Grand Central Terminal
Police made multiple arrests Thursday night after dueling pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests broke out in Manhattan and let to restricted access to Grand Central Terminal.There was an increased police presence outside the terminal after the MTA was made aware of plans for a pro-Palestinian protest at 5:30 p.m.Protesters were seen gathering at Pershing Square on 42nd Street across from Grand Central.Eventually, protesters began marching south past 40th Street before settling at Penn Plaza right next to Madison Square Garden.Police say multiple arrests were made, but was not immediately clear how many.The terminal has been the scene of disruptive pro-Palestinian protests...
NYC councilwoman accused of biting officer says she shouldn't have been arrested
A New York City councilmember who was arrested during a protest on Wednesday spoke out about the incident on Thursday.Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, 38, is accused of biting an NYPD chief during a protest against against a proposed men's shelter in the Bensonhurst neighborhood.On Thursday, she was greeted at a community center in Gravesend by hundreds of people chanting her name and supporting her. She told the crowd she doesn't think she should have been arrested in the first place.Zhuang is seen in photos and video pushing up against a police barricade, and then according to NYPD, opening up her mouth...
Nassau County residents, leaders protest plans to build giant casino
Nassau County residents and leaders gathered Thursday to protest plans to place the second-largest casino in the country right in the middle of their community.Nassau Planning Commission voted unanimously to hand over control of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands. The lease heads to the rules committee for a vote on Monday.Those in favor of the Las Vegas Sands proposal were Nassau Community College, Long Island University, Uniondale, East Meadow and Hempstead Chambers of Commerce, and the Long Island Association.Las Vegas Sands acknowledged that not everyone is in support of project, but pleased that the planning commission approved it...
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