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Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Amazon Gift Cards Pulled From Stores in New York
Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Lilly Whaling: Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
Lilly Whaling didn’t need any more accolades to prove she is one of the best athletes in New York state, but she received another anyway: LoHud’s girls lacrosse Player of the Year. Whaling, who is committed to Cornell University to continue her academic and athletic journey, capped off...
Company news: Christine Corbett takes new role for Alzheimer’s Association
Christine Corbett, of Manlius, has been named vice president for development for the Upstate New York Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association. In this newly created position, Corbett is responsible for the fundraising and development operations of three Upstate New York chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including Central New York, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.
Drone shows becoming popular alternative to firework displays
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Although fireworks are a staple on the Fourth of July, they can be troublesome for some people. Veterans suffering from PTSD and pets are examples of people who may find that the noise emitted by fireworks displays can be distracting or frightening. These factors led to some areas seeking alternatives, such […]
Community mourns NYPD officer killed in Deer Park nail salon crash
It was an emotional day on Long Island as friends, family, and co-workers came together to remember an NYPD officer killed by an out-of-control car at a nail salon in Deer Park.A large sign was set up on the street with a picture of Officer Emilia Rennhack outside the home where her funeral was held Saturday in New Hyde Park.Rennhack was one of four people killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon in Deer Park last Friday.Also killed in the crash were Jiancai 'Kenny' Chen, 37, of Bayside, Queens, Yan Xu, 41, of Flushing, Queens, and...
The story of Staten Island’s ‘Black Angels’ now in the Congressional Record
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis met with Virginia Allen and Curlene Jennings Bennett, two of the last living 300 African-American nurses known as the “Black Angels,” who treated thousands of tuberculosis patients at Staten Island’s Sea View Hospital 70 years ago. Malliotakis presented Allen...
85-year-old man pushed down steps at 53rd Street-Lexington subway station; suspect in custody
Police say an 85-year-old man was pushed down a flight of steps at the 53rd Street-Lexington subway station.The incident happened just after 11 p.m. Friday night.The man was apparently exiting the station when he was accosted and pushed down.He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.A man is in police custody.It is currently unclear if the incident was unprovoked or if the pair had a dispute prior to the incident.ALSO READ | Person of interest in custody in Central Park sex assault: sourcesKemberly Richardson has more on the person of interest in the recent sexual assault of a woman in Central Park.----------* 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.
At Gladiators NYC, full-contact MMA meets weapons and armor
NEW YORK - A New York group is honoring medieval history by celebrating in the present. In Central Park, Gladiators NYC are a dedicated band of warriors who bring history to life on green lawns dotted with picnickers. The clash of steel weapons and real armor echoes with a different kind of rhythm. "Like football with weapons""Steel weapons, full contact MMA. Team fighting without weight classes. So it was like football with weapons, and I'm like, that's it, I'm in," Damion Digrazia said. The blades are dulled, but the intensity isn't. The competitors say the most common injury is bruising. They're glad the...
This Interactive Map Shows What NY Would Look Like If It Were Underwater
According to NASA Scientists NYC is sinking–an old study hypothesized it was due to the weight of its skyscrapers–and this (eerie) new interactive map shows us just what New York may soon look like due to rising sea levels. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently created a Sea Level Rise Viewer tool, which plays out different scenarios of how New York may look in the coming decades due to ocean levels rising. The tool looks as far as the year 2100. The tool allows you to explore different scenarios, such as what some local predictions are in specific areas.
Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx set to close, leaving families scrambling
BRONX - Parents and students at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx are faced with an unexpected summer project…searching for a new high school to go to. The school announced that it would not reopen in the fall. "It is with a heavy heart that a decision has...
Police ID accused suspect in NYC stabbing that left 8-year-old dead: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) –Police have released the identity of a 20-year-old who allegedly went on a stabbing spree in Queens on Thursday. Pedro Felix, of Queens, allegedly stabbed his 8-year-old half-brother to death before stabbing his father and stepmother, authorities said. The incident happened at an apartment at 94th Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica […]
Think twice before taking seashells home from N.J. beaches, experts warn
A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid wants to take home. If you purchase a product or register...
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