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A Brooklyn teenager was charged with subway joyriding after injuring two people last month, while a city program seeks to strengthen community ties through therapy dogs.
New York City
After years of debate and planning, congestion pricing launched on Jan 5 in NYC requiring drivers to pay a $9 fee when entering Manhattan during peak hours. According to city officials, congestion pricing aims to both decrease traffic volume while raising money to invest in public transportation improvements.
New York City’s e-bike and e-scooter battery fire problem has worsened recently, with two people dying in Queens due to lithium-ion batteries that can explode and catch fire.
Nearly one year after being shot in the leg while tracking an attempted murder suspect, New YorkPD Detective Matthew Mauro stood before his fellow officers at police headquarters Friday to honor Commissioner Kean and accept promotion to detective second grade. Eyewitness News spoke exclusively with Mauro about this harrowing experience.
After overtime reached record high levels last year, the New York Police Department is taking drastic measures to reduce overtime. Both Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner are encouraging city employees to get involved with cutting back on overtime hours.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking to make his mark back on politics by entering a crowded race for Democratic nomination for New York City mayor.
In the 1800s, fire was an ongoing danger in dense urban environments like New York City. City leaders tried various measures to contain its risk, such as mandating brick construction over wood structures or restricting flammable substances.
The New York Fire Department issued its inaugural ticket for parking in front of a fire hydrant and blocking firefighters during a deadly Bronx fire, and fined a driver a wholly unprecedented $4,000 penalty for doing so. A new book chronicles Dr. Hazel Dukes’ life and legacy – who died aged 92 – who fiercely championed for racial equality and voting rights during her seven decade long career as civil rights leader Dr. Hazel Dukes.
California
California sets national and global trends. Get updates on its wildfires, earthquakes, tech industry, politics and other developments here.
Eleven people have died as the devastating Southern California wildfires tore through communities, destroying homes and buildings en masse, with experts warning of potentially massive damages in terms of dollars spent to repair.
Police in Sacramento are looking for the person responsible for killing four migrant farmworkers near Sacramento and believe he or she may be armed and dangerous.
President Biden issued an emergency proclamation in California following deadly wildfires which have claimed 11 lives and devastated neighborhoods, necessitating an extensive cleanup operation. Los Angeles-area fires forced celebrities like Mark Hamill to evacuate their homes.
An exceptional sighting off California’s coast saw thousands of dolphins congregating into what a boat tour company captain called a “super pod,” coinciding with activists’ calls to end captivity and abuse of marine mammals.
As Southern California burns, residents who fled their homes are returning home only to find it full of smoke and looted. Others are finding refuge elsewhere – one such option being mobile home parks which offer some of the most cost-effective living arrangements statewide; yet their ability to recover will likely depend on whether these communities can rebuild after flames have taken hold.
Nilam Shinde of California remains in a coma after being struck by a car last year and her family have received visas to visit her. Their hope is that more time can be spent together while waiting for her to awaken from her coma. Meanwhile, President Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky continue their dispute over sanctions while Costco announces nine additional warehouses worldwide and proceeds from ABC7-themed merchandise sales benefit spcaLA, local food banks and our Spark of Love Toy Drive – click to shop now!