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Brooklyn neighborhood on edge as police search for man who followed woman into building, choked her
Bone-chilling video shows a man following a woman into her building near Prospect Park, and then choking her from behind.The victim screamed for help and for her attacker to stop as she fought back. Thankfully that was enough for him to run away, however the community is on edge as police continue to search for her attacker.The 25-year-old walked up a few steps into the lobby towards the mailboxes when the suspect pushed the button to the elevator and waited - clueless as security cameras tracked his every move.The suspect then zeroed in on the victim, walked up the same...
Beloved magician Jim McClenahan dead as shocked fans pay tribute to their ‘favorite’ entertainer
A BELOVED children’s entertainer from New York has died after working as a magician for over 25 years. White Post Farms in Melville, New York, confirmed on social media that Jim McClenahan, the star of The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan Show, has died. It is not immediately clear how the longtime magician died. […]
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
Uber driver killed in three vehicle crash involving party bus on Long Island
A deadly crash shut down Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday for more than seven hours.Police say a 70-year-old Uber driver struck another vehicle at Atlantic Avenue. That vehicle was thrown into a party bus.The Uber driver died at the hospital. His passenger and the other driver are both in critical condition.The party bus driver was not injured.ALSO READ | New mystery drug 'pink cocaine' isn't what you might thinkDan Krauth has the details on a new and potentially lethal narcotic that is creeping into the NYC area from Latin America.----------* More Long Island 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.
'Here to adopt some love': Bergen animal shelter no-fee weekend helps people pick pets
TETERBORO — At 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, 15 minutes before the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center officially opened the doors for its 10th annual Clear the Shelters no-fee weekend, there was a line almost a dozen deep of people seeking animals and half-dozen or so inside filling out forms. Some, like...
“Musical Mondays” at Green Fig, with DJ Mike Borowski, Begins on Monday, September 30
The Green Room 42 at Green Fig presents Musical Mondays with DJ Mike Borowski on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, starting on Monday, September 30. Celebrating all things Broadway, Musical Mondays is a new weekly party presenting video clips, from modern favorites to all-time classics. The evening carries the name and mantle of the legendary video night at Splash Bar NY in the early 2000s, which revolutionized how fans came together to share their love of musicals. New York City DJ Mike is also the man in the booth for the Fire Island Pines institution Showtune Sundays. Borowski’s other weekly parties in the city are at Pieces, Hardware, Playhouse and Balcon Salon.
5 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Quiet Syosset Neighborhood
Five people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a quiet neighborhood in a suburban New York community.Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Syosset Murder-SuicideThe incident happened on Long Island just before noon on Sunday, Aug. 25 at a residen…
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Clinton and Essex counties Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Clinton and Essex counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
NY State Fair forecast for Day 6: Enjoy the sunshine before expected rain later in the week
Geddes, N.Y. — Fairgoers can enjoy warm weather and cool breezes at the New York State Fair Monday before rain showers arrive as early as Tuesday night. Temperatures will be about 84 degrees throughout Monday paired with calm wind from the northwest in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. By that night, temperatures will drop to around 62 degrees.
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
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