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Exclusive: Bronx bodega worker speaks out after hammer attack
It has been exactly a month since Bronx Bodega worker, Oralia Abad, was viciously smashed in the head with a hammer by two individuals. The mother spoke out for the first time and exclusively with PIX11’s Eliecer Marte, about this moment that has scarred her and her family forever.
Man faces over 20 charges in Brooklyn hit-and-run that killed woman, 71: NYPD
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A Brooklyn man was arrested Monday in the hit-and-run of a 71-year-old woman and her daughter in Bushwick back in May, according to the NYPD. Robert Matthews, 26, is facing over 20 charges in connection to the incident, per authorities. Police officers tried to pull over Matthews back on May 9 […]
26-04 Jackson Avenue Wraps Up Construction in Long Island City, Queens
Construction is coming to a close on 26-04 Jackson Avenue, a 14-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Kao Hwa Lee Architects and developed by CW Realty, the 149-foot-tall structure will span 58,222 square feet and yield 82 rental units with an average scope of 710 square feet, as well as ground-floor retail space and a cellar level. Jackson Holdings NY LLC is listed as the owner of the property, which is located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 44th Drive.
3 firefighters hurt battling 4-alarm fire that burned through Hunts Point business
Three fighters were hurt while battling a four-alarm fire that burned through a Bronx business on Tuesday.The fire broke out in the business on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section just after 12:50 a.m.Heavy flames shot through the structure.It took hours for crews to get the fire under control.Three firefighters were taken to Jacobi Hospital. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.It appears one other person was treated at the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.ALSO READ | Art pieces by urban realist Edward Hopper brought to life in ManhattanCeFaan Kim has more on the exhibit from the Meatpacking District.----------* More Bronx 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.
Judge Denies Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Dismiss Charges Against Him In Fraud Case
Federal Judge Joanna Seybert declined former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) request to dismiss some of the fraud charges against him. On July 19, Seybert denied Santos’ motion, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standards. Santos sought to have the charges of aggravated identity theft and...
New York man pleads guilty to kidnapping Paterson store owner
A New York man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in the kidnapping of a Paterson store owner. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded at the Newark federal court to charges of kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery. On Oct. 8, 2020, Law and his conspirator, Maurice...
Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Oyster Bay Announces New Pickleball Courts Open at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new pickleball courts are now open for play at Harry Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents. “Pickleball is a fun sport...
North Central Bronx Hospital Unveils New Community Mural
The management and employees of NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) joined artist Sophia Victor for the unveiling of a brand new mural entitled Healing Waves, created by Victor and painted on one of the interior, corridor walls of the Norwood-based hospital on June 28. In reference to the...
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
2024 Mets Draft profile: Josh Blum
Bellaire, Texas native Josh Blum attended the Emery Weiner School in Houston, where he lettered in both baseball and football all four years he attended. Over the course of his four years with Jaguars, he posted a cumulative 0.75 ERA with 166 strikeouts in 92.0 innings. A projectable right-handed pitcher from Texas, Blum was on the radar of scouts and evaluators but went undrafted and honored his commitment to the University of Southern California instead.
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